Frederick, MD – Oct. 23, 2012 – Maryland-based independent filmmaker, Conrad Weaver of ConjoStudios, LLC announces John Deere, as a Legacy Sponsor for the Great American Wheat Harvest documentary film. In an effort to help better connect consumers to those who produce their food, the film encapsulates the stories of North America’s wheat growers and custom harvesters.

“It speaks highly of the commitment and foresight of a company like John Deere to help us capture, preserve and showcase the cultural heritage that has shaped our way of life,” says Weaver. “A production of this magnitude only becomes reality with the support of those visionary leaders, like John Deere, to see it through to the end.”

John Deere celebrates its 175th anniversary as a long-time leader in agricultural equipment and technology. Barry Nelson, manager of media relations for John Deere Ag and Turf Division, says John Deere applauds the contributions hard-working U.S. and Canadian custom harvesters and farmers make every day to help produce the world’s food supply.

“We want to thank and honor those farmers whose mission it is to provide healthy and nutritious food to a growing world population,” says Nelson. “We recognize the value of supporting a documentary film like the Great American Wheat Harvest to further open the dialogue between producer and consumer and to demonstrate how we bring food from the field to the market.”

In addition, Nelson says that through their extensive dealer network, John Deere provides innovative farm machinery, technology and services to help producers gain even more efficiency in their farm operations.

Weaver acknowledges the many milestones and innovations made by John Deere that have helped farmers and harvesters become even more productive in what they do. “The folks at John Deere are the hard-working, pioneering, kind of people who we are featuring in our film. We’re thrilled that they have joined us in telling the Great American Wheat Harvest story,” he says.

Weaver recently worked with Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan, who endorsed and supported the project by filming a public service announcement to help recruit interest in sponsorship. The film’s trailer recently received international recognition when it won the 2012 Silver Award at the 33rd Annual Telly Awards competition.

Great American Wheat Harvest Legacy Sponsors will receive national recognition during preand post-production and credited for their support of the success at the film’s premieres and during distribution.

Visit the website at www.greatamericanwheatharvest.com to find out how you can help and make a financial contribution to the development and education of telling this vital story of North America’s agriculture production. A digital file of the promo trailer also is available upon request. For more information about sponsorship packages, media interviews, speaking appearances of the filmmaker and questions, contact Jody L. Lamp, National Executive Co-Coordinator, at 406) 698-9675 or by email at jody@greatamericanwheatharvest.com.

About ConjoStudios, LLC
ConjoStudios, LLC is owned and operated by award-winning videographer and producer, Conrad Weaver. Conrad has provided video services for government agencies, media agencies, large and small companies, non-profits and individuals.