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<br /> CHAIRMAN'S<br /> MESSAGE<br /> At John Deere, we know that good citizenship is good business. It inspires<br /> employees, motivates customers, and extends our competitive advantage.<br /> But it's also the right thing to do.<br /> With that in mind, we are committed to operating ethically, safely, and in an<br /> environmentally- sustainable manner, all while giving back to our communities<br /> and beyond through philanthropy and volunteerism.<br /> This year's citizenship summary report highlights how we're supporting our<br /> communities and working to enhance employee and customer safety, and<br /> environmental stewardship. Please read the full Global Citizenship Report in the<br /> Citizenship and Sustainability section of www.deere.com.<br /> In 2016, we furthered our efforts to limit the environmental impact of our<br /> operations and products. We maintained our focus on energy and water efficiency,<br /> while introducing products that are both fuel-effi<a title="chairmans_message page 1" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/e806a33c?page=1"> CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE At John Deere, we know that go</a>