It doesn't matter if you've never driven a tractor, mowed a lawn, or operated a dozer. With John Deere's role in helping produce food, fiber, fuel, and infrastructure, they work for every single person on the planet. It all started nearly 200 years ago with a steel plow. Today, John Deere drives innovation in agriculture, construction, forestry, turf, power systems, and more. One way they accomplish this audacious goal is through continued community service!
John Deere employees have once again set new records in volunteerism over the past year, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to community giving.
Their dedication has earned national recognition for the fourth straight year, as John Deere has been named to The Civic 50 -- an honor from Points of Light recognizing the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States.
John Deere employees volunteer time in local community
Points of Light, which is the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change. The Civic 50 has become a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how companies are leading through social impact and civic engagement.
"We're honored to receive this recognition from Points of Light," said Taryn Edgin, Director, Community Relations and President, John Deere Foundation. "It reflects our commitment to trust-based philanthropy and unrestricted giving while highlighting the incredible efforts of our employees, who work tirelessly to improve our customers' lives while building stronger communities."
Community giving milestones:
*Employees volunteered over 340,000 hours (a new record for 2024), up 31% from the prior year.
*More than $400 million awarded to those in need since the John Deere Foundation's inception in 1948.
*In 2024 alone the company and Foundation combined contributed $61.7 million to nonprofit organizations in home communities and around the world, including two multi-year grants totaling $12.2 million aimed at eliminating hunger and increasing access to higher education.
*John Deere Foundation investments supported more than 115,000 youth in 2024 with over 4 million hours of high-quality STEM education experience supported by 600 John Deere employee mentors.
"In an ever-evolving landscape, companies are looking to ensure that they can meet the needs of their communities, customers, and stakeholders," said Jennifer Sirangelo, President and CEO, Points of Light. "Companies like John Deere are leading the way in showing how social impact benefits their employee's well-being, strengthens the communities where they do business, and brings value and meaning to their work. Their efforts provide a model for others looking to bring the benefits of volunteering and social impact to their workforce and they're extremely deserving of this recognition."
To learn more about Points of Lights and The Civic 50 honorees for 2025 click here
EDITOR’S TAKE:
All of us at the Certified Ag Group are proud to call John Deere one of our key partners, especially when it relates to AgRally. We salute the company and its employees for being named to the Points of Lights Civic 50 again this year. They remain committed to serving not only farmers/ranchers, but the communities of rural America! Thank you, John Deere, for being such a giving partner.
Hopefully this can serve as an example and model for your dealership’s involvement with your own community. Giving back is a very noble act and not only helps others, but builds a reputation of a business that is concerned about people, not simply selling more trucks.
