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New York Agriculture in the Classroom

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John Deere's Powerful Idea: The Perfect Plow

John Deere’s farm equipment brand is famous around the world, but people may not know the story behind the man himself. Deere's humble blacksmith beginnings and a simple plow eventually led to massive success, but it wasn’t easy. The story behind the name will give readers new appreciation for the popular green tractors and equipment around today.

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Terry Collins

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