The John Deere Journal

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See how John Deere, along with our customers and partners, is working to improve quality of life – in our backyards and around the globe.

Teaching Farmers New Ways to Succeed in India

Partnership empowers farmers with sustainable alternatives to traditional farming methods.

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John Deere and FIRST LEGO League

Guiding the innovators, leaders, and problem solvers of tomorrow through FIRST LEGO League.

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After the Storm

Turf Care, Cary “Families” Rebuild Homes and Hope

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Award-Winning John Deere Garden Gets Transplanted

John Deere volunteers transform garden into perennial experience.

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Deere Employees Create a Culture of Citizenship

With United Way Worldwide, employee volunteers in France, Germany, Poland, and Spain are making a big impact in local communities.

FFA Convention Highlights Deere Relationship, Young Future of Agriculture

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2018 National FFA Convention Highlights

The 91st National FFA Convention celebrated the 75-year partnership between John Deere and FFA, and spotlighted the shared vision and goals of the two organizations.

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Customers Rank John Deere Among Most Innovative

Study ranks U.S. companies for their creativity, innovation, and ability to provide value to customers.

Celebrating 75 Years of Ag Education and Leadership Development

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75 Years of Ag Education & Leadership Development

Together, John Deere and The National FFA Organization shape students to be future ag leaders.

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75 Years of Making History

In the year 2093, a group of FFA members will unearth a time capsule. What will they find?

Recent Citizenship Initiatives

Ghana

In the largely arid land of northern Ghana, the challenges facing smallholder farmers are many, yet their desire to improve their livelihoods is greater.

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FFA

Since 1928, the National FFA Organization has served as a platform for students from all walks of life, teaching them to cultivate and nourish the world through science, technology and agriculture.

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JIVA

JIVA is an innovative program that improves the lives of smallholder farmers by empowering their agricultural success, enriching their children’s education, and strengthening their community.

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Hope in Haiti

Ontario, Canada native Tony Jones is using his Gator XUV 855D to aid his volunteering efforts in Haiti.

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Deere Honors “Everyday” Heroes

The 2018 John Deere Classic Chairman’s Dinner celebrated and honored individuals who are making a lasting impression in their communities.

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Rebuilding Hope in Houston

Habitat Hammers Back — One Home at a Time

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Ghana

In the largely arid land of northern Ghana, the challenges facing smallholder farmers are many, yet their desire to improve their livelihoods is greater.

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Empowering Women Farmers

TechnoServe trains female farmers on agricultural practices, entrepreneurship, and ways to create new markets for their crops.

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Introducing Mechanization through Service Providers

See how smallholder farmer, Amos Bangmaligu put his Mobile Training Unit (MTU) learnings into practice to become one of the first mechanization service providers in his village.