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.

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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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.

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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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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.

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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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.