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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.

A shield from the storm

John Deere team produces face shields for healthcare workers.

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Operation: Hero Support

While hospitals and health departments are receiving face shields from John Deere, schools, nursing homes, police departments, and prisons are also benefitting from them.

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Virus concern leads to engineer’s sharable solution

The 3D printed door opener allows the user to “grasp” a door handle with an angled hook without touching the handle.

John Deere India employees open their hearts to help those in need

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John Deere India employees help those in need

Employee citizenship efforts providing food and hygiene supplies to communities and personal protective equipment to hospitals and healthcare workers.

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John Deere donates protective eyewear

John Deere supports Genesis Health System by donating protective eyewear to help doctors and nurses who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A First-Person Account of Rayuwa

Greg Swanson shares his experiences while traveling as part of John Deere's Rayuwa project in Nigeria.

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“Banana” defines the hope that is Rayuwa

Sometimes a story has a face. This one has a song. About a banana. Banana, banana to be exact.

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Eliminate the hunger season

John Deere's Rayuwa project helps educate smallholder farmers on good agricultural practices to increase food production.

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Nigeria proves perfect fit for “JIVA Africa”

John Deere in partnership with PYXERA expanded volunteerism efforts to Nigeria due to its potential for advances in the agriculture sector and agribusiness.

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Empowerment first, then sales

John Deere is empowering villages in sub-Saharan Africa through the SMART proposition.

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A touching, heartbreaking, inspirational world to see

John Deere employee volunteers share their experiences from their time working in the Rayuwa villages.

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On the frontlines of COVID-19 virus recovery efforts

John Deere machines built hospitals – and John Deere employees built goodwill.

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FFA inspires employees to grow the next generation

Meet three John Deere women who are giving back through the organization that shaped them.

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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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Teaching Farmers New Ways to Succeed in India

Partnership empowers farmers with sustainable alternatives to traditional farming methods.

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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?

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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.

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Better Training for Better Livelihoods

TechnoServe's Mobile Training Unit (MTU) program teaches farming best practices to dairy farmers and staple-grain growers in Kenya and Ghana.

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Meet the Difference Makers

Learn about the work of the three finalists who are transforming their communities.

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Cultivating Opportunity for African Farmers

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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Making A Big Impact

Eric Moores is teaching tomorrow's builders today with the help of his new 333G Compact Track Loader.

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John Deere Celebrates 75 Years of FFA Sponsorship

February 17-24, 2018, is FFA Week and this year marks the 75th anniversary of John Deere’s sponsorship of the National FFA Organization.

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On The Right Course

PGA pro Ashley Skidmore tells how The First Tee changed her life.

Hurricane Harvey Hero Credits His Tractor for Helping Save More than 200 Lives

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Willie Rios: Hurricane Harvey Hero

When hell came to Houston, Willie Rios never gave up. Neither did his 5 Series Tractor.

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Under the Spotlight

For their intelligence, community service, and sportsmanship, Chandler Dorsey, Jailynn Thomas, and Kennedy Howard are shining bright.

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Small Machines. Big Impact.

Our best machines inspired us to find the best within our customers – and the response was humbling.

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On The Green

For 24 bright young women, the sky’s the limit - personally, professionally, and on the course.

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On Course with The First Tee

John Deere and The First Tee work together to empower the next generation of leaders.

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FFA Comes to Deere

National FFA Officers met with company leaders and discussed the value of agriculture in today’s society.

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Power From The People

Power is defined as the rate at which work is done. Power = Work/Time. Put simply, when you do more work in less time, you get more power.

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A Family's Love and Passion for FIRST

The John Deere Inspire program brought two mentors full circle.

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John Deere Inspire

The company's partnership with FIRST is inspiring the next generation of innovators.

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A Lasting Connection

Laying the foundation for a better world starts with hard work & shared values. It’s what John Deere and the National FFA Organization are all about.

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Building Homes, Reconstructing Lives

Brazil service project provides global perspective for participants.

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Planting the Seeds of Innovation

Backed by many years of serving farmers, John Deere and JIVA are making a big difference in rural Morra, India.

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FFA’s Abrah Meyer is Cultivating a Brighter Future

FFA member, Abrah Meyer is dedicated to helping feed the world as our population grows.

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Thriving in Morra

With her own hands, Sita transforms her life and her community.

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JIVA: Enduring Change

John Deere supports many smallholder farmers in India through the JIVA program with the help of these JIVA volunteers.

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JIVA: Rapid Growth

JIVA has helped over 700 farmers grow better lives for their families, and their villages.

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John Deere Extends Support for The First Tee

John Deere and the John Deere Foundation are investing in the future of young people through the game of golf.

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Leaders in the Field

FFA members visit Cinnamon Ridge Farms to experience a modern corn and dairy operation.

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Bicycling Burrito Slingers Feed the Hungry

Joe Laslo organizes teams of bicyclists to deliver food to those in need in his community.

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Planting a Future

Mercy Corps and the John Deere Foundation are working together to support farmers in growing higher quality crops, earning more income, and ultimately transforming their communities.

These students don’t mind being called “Blockheads”

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Blockheads Excel in FIRST LEGO League

Go behind the scenes with a rookie FIRST LEGO League Team at the 2016 World Festival in St. Louis.

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Rising Star Builds Upon FFA Foundation

William Maltbie uses his FFA background to excel in his education and career.

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Grounded in Mongolia

Volunteers focus on world hunger solutions during hands-on experience

Volunteers Seek New Ways to Help Smallholder Thailand Rice Farmers

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Volunteers Helping Thailand Rice Farmers

John Deere volunteers visit Ubon Ratchathani province to learn about farming practices from local growers

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2015 FFA Convention Breaks Attendance Records

Deere & Company takes part in record-breaking FFA Convention with more than 65,000 members in attendance.

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Clawing Their Way to the Bottom

How one non-profit is cleaning up America's rivers

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Meal Packaging Efforts Help Fight Hunger

John Deere employees packaged nearly 1.4 million meals in 2015 to fight hunger.

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Feed the World

Farms large and small must find ways to grow more

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Small Farms, Big Challenges

Empowering Smallholder Farmers

See How FIRST Is Inspiring Young Women to Think #LikeAGirl

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See How FIRST Inspires Young Women to Think #LikeAGirl

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Program Encourages Girls To Pursue STEM Careers

Changing, Improving, and Sustaining Rural Development Through the Joint Initiative for Village Advancement (JIVA)

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Improving Rural Development in India with JIVA

In the native language of the villagers in the district of Rajasthan, India, jiva means “life.”

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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Rayuwa

Rayuwa, which means "life" or "livelihood," is also the name of a program designed to educate smallholder farmers on agricultural practices in Nigeria.

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JIVA

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

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Latest Stories

Operation: Hero Support

Virus concern leads to engineer’s sharable solution

John Deere India employees help those in need

John Deere donates protective eyewear

A First-Person Account of Rayuwa

“Banana” defines the hope that is Rayuwa

Eliminate the hunger season

Nigeria proves perfect fit for “JIVA Africa”

Empowerment first, then sales

A touching, heartbreaking, inspirational world to see

On the frontlines of COVID-19 virus recovery efforts

FFA inspires employees to grow the next generation

John Deere and FIRST LEGO League

Teaching Farmers New Ways to Succeed in India

After the Storm

Award-Winning John Deere Garden Gets Transplanted

Deere Employees Create a Culture of Citizenship

2018 National FFA Convention Highlights

Customers Rank John Deere Among Most Innovative

75 Years of Ag Education & Leadership Development

75 Years of Making History

Hope in Haiti

Deere Honors “Everyday” Heroes

Rebuilding Hope in Houston

Ghana

Empowering Women Farmers

Introducing Mechanization through Service Providers

Better Training for Better Livelihoods

Meet the Difference Makers

Cultivating Opportunity for African Farmers

Making A Big Impact

John Deere Celebrates 75 Years of FFA Sponsorship

On The Right Course

Willie Rios: Hurricane Harvey Hero

Under the Spotlight

Small Machines. Big Impact.

On The Green

On Course with The First Tee

FFA Comes to Deere

Power From The People

A Family's Love and Passion for FIRST

John Deere Inspire

A Lasting Connection

Building Homes, Reconstructing Lives

Planting the Seeds of Innovation

FFA’s Abrah Meyer is Cultivating a Brighter Future

Thriving in Morra

JIVA: Enduring Change

JIVA: Rapid Growth

John Deere Extends Support for The First Tee

Leaders in the Field

Bicycling Burrito Slingers Feed the Hungry

Planting a Future

Blockheads Excel in FIRST LEGO League

Rising Star Builds Upon FFA Foundation

Grounded in Mongolia

Volunteers Helping Thailand Rice Farmers

2015 FFA Convention Breaks Attendance Records

Clawing Their Way to the Bottom

Meal Packaging Efforts Help Fight Hunger

Feed the World

Small Farms, Big Challenges

See How FIRST Inspires Young Women to Think #LikeAGirl

Improving Rural Development in India with JIVA

Recent Citizenship Initiatives

Ghana

Rayuwa

JIVA

Citizenship in Action

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