John Deere Equipment featured on 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'

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MOLINE, Illinois (January 07, 2011) — John Deere Forestry, the world's leading manufacturer in forestry equipment, recently participated in the demolition phase of ABC TV's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," by providing two 648H Skidders and a team of equipment experts to help tear down the existing home of a makeover beneficiary family. The episode will air this Sunday, Jan. 9, at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on ABC.

"John Deere Forestry is excited to participate in 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' based on the TV series' dedication to generating hope for families and helping them realize dreams of home transformations," said Nate Clark, Forestry Marketing Manager. "The willingness of the show's numerous designers, contractors, and volunteers to contribute their talents and resources to impact the lives of others is truly inspirational, and we are honored to lend a helping hand."

Each episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" features a family that has faced a recent or ongoing hardship, such as a natural disaster, loss of a family member, or life-threatening illness. Through coordination with local contractors, numerous companies in the building trade, and the help of community volunteers, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" provides a new home for a family in need.

For additional details and photos, visit http://abc.go.com/shows/extreme-makeover-home-edition. To learn more about the John Deere Forestry products used on the project, visit www.JohnDeere.com.

About John Deere
Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world's dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity. For more information, visit John Deere at its worldwide website at www.JohnDeere.com.

About "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
The Emmy Award-winning reality program "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," now in its 8th season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It's executive-produced by Brady Connell and George Verschoor. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.