Valley City Seeding Group Receives OSHA Safety Recognition
January 19 — John Deere Seeding Group, Valley City, North Dakota, has been accepted into the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Voluntary Protection Program, recognizing outstanding occupational safety and health efforts from employers and employees.

John Deere Foundation Responds to Haiti Earthquake
January 15 — The John Deere Foundation has announced that it will donate an additional $250,000 to the American Red Cross for international relief efforts in Haiti, and will match employee donations of up to $1,000 per employee.

John Deere Iberica Earns Environmental Certification
January 4 — John Deere Iberica S.A., Getafe (Madrid), Spain, has earned EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) certification from the European Union.