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Opinion Editorial: Rural communities lack access to health care. The Inflation Reduction Act isn’t helping
By Richmond Time-Dispatch Opinion Editorial from Burton Eller, National Grange Legislative Dir. Growing up on my family’s Southwest Virginia farm, I knew our rural community was unique. My friends and neighbors were fiercely independent, resourceful and mutually supportive in tough times. I did not know then that some members of my community, whom I admired … Continue reading “Opinion Editorial: Rural communities lack access to health care. The Inflation Reduction Act isn’t helping”
The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization (NAITCO) and National Grange Foundation have selected its 2023 Partnership in Agricultural Literacy (PAL) Award.
The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization (NAITCO) and National Grange Foundation have selected the Community Agricultural Partnership at Summit (CAPS) Elementary School, in Pennsylvania’s Butler Area School District, as the recipient of its 2023 Partnership in Agricultural Literacy (PAL) Award. CAPS was selected for its innovative effort to use an agricultural focus to expand … Continue reading “The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization (NAITCO) and National Grange Foundation have selected its 2023 Partnership in Agricultural Literacy (PAL) Award.”
You DiD it Again.
Granges and members from all joined the National Grange Youth and Young Adults Director, Mandy Bostwick, and National Junior Grange Director, Samantha Wilkins for a fun-filled 8-hour live Virtual Telethon. The event surpassed their goal and raised $23,472 for the Grange Foundation Junior and Youth Leadership Funds! Thank you to all the sponsors and donations that … Continue reading “You DiD it Again.”
Great Plains Regional Leadership Conference a huge success.
Roughly 40 Grange members of all ages from across the Great Plains gathered in Manhattan, Kansas from June 10-12 for the Great Plains Regional Leadership Conference. Participants attended educational workshops led by National Grange staff and the Youth and Junior Ambassador Teams, competed in Grange Baseball, and attended a fun game-themed dance and party. … Continue reading “Great Plains Regional Leadership Conference a huge success.”
Patent trolls threaten efforts to expand rural broadband and smart agriculture.
Insufficient access to high-speed broadband in rural America not only hurts rural residents but also undermines the U.S. food supply chain and the future of American farmers. Gaining access to high-speed broadband obviously requires strong infrastructure, but as important, it requires ready access to the smart devices that connect to it. We must support … Continue reading “Patent trolls threaten efforts to expand rural broadband and smart agriculture.”
Grange Hall of Fame – Ira E. Shea
The Grange Hall of Fame Ira E. Shea Name: Ira E. Shea Date or Year, Place Born: May 12, 1895; Depuyer, Montana Date or Year, Place Died: August 19, 1987; Cheney, Washington Residence as an Adult: Cheney, Washington; Seattle, Washington Biography: Ira E. Shea joined Malo Grange #679 in Ferry County, Washington in December 1921 … Continue reading “Grange Hall of Fame – Ira E. Shea”
Grange Hall of Fame – Albert S. Goss
The Grange Hall of Fame Albert S. Goss Name: Albert S. Goss Date or Year, Place Born: October 14, 1882; Rochester, New York Date or Year, Place Died: October 25, 1950; New York, New York Residence as an Adult: Washington State; Washington, D.C. Biography: As a young boy Albert S. Goss moved with his family … Continue reading “Grange Hall of Fame – Albert S. Goss”
National Grange Urges Congress to Act Now on Rural Broadband Access.
The National Grange and 25 groups advocating efficient infrastructure investments in rural broadband are asking the Senate and House Rural Broadband Caucuses to lead the charge for Hill action. Click here to read letter.
Grange sends congratulatory letter to new Secretary of Agriculture Thomas M. Vilsack
Following the Senate vote to confirm Thomas M. Vilsack as the next Secretary of Agriculture, National Grange president Betsy Huber sent the new Secretary a congratulatory letter in which she emphasized several National Grange rural and agricultural priorities. Secretary Vilsack, Congratulations on your confirmation to once again serve as Secretary of Agriculture. The National … Continue reading “Grange sends congratulatory letter to new Secretary of Agriculture Thomas M. Vilsack”
National Grange partners with U.S. Census, Comcast on PSA
The National Grange understand the importance of an accurate census count for rural communities. More than $30 billion each year is provided by the federal government to rural communities based on census data. Those funds provide critical dollars for small-town America. From money to purchase public safety equipment such as fire apparatus to operating … Continue reading “National Grange partners with U.S. Census, Comcast on PSA”
National Grange Tells the FCC to Keep Lifeline Voice Services.
Many elderly, disabled, shut-in and isolated rural citizens and veterans depend on the Lifeline voice services program to connect to the outside world. The National Grange petitioned the Federal Communications Commission not to eliminate Lifeline voice services as proposed in 2021 but instead keep Lifeline voice services at the December 1, 2018 levels. Click … Continue reading “National Grange Tells the FCC to Keep Lifeline Voice Services.”
The National Grange issued a statement on Tuesday, June 4, supporting the reauthorization of STELAR Act by Congress.
“STELAR is vital to preserving rural communities’ access to information. Congress should reauthorize it without delay. Rural areas depend on these STELAR provisions to receive major broadcast network programming that all other Americans enjoy and often take for granted. “Satellite is the only viable technology solution that allows rural communities consistent access to programming … Continue reading “The National Grange issued a statement on Tuesday, June 4, supporting the reauthorization of STELAR Act by Congress.”
President Betsy Huber issued a statement in support of the proposed repeal of the EPA’s 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule
On Tuesday, National Grange President Betsy Huber issued a statement in support of the proposed repeal of the EPA’s 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule. “The National Grange is pleased to see the administration keeping its promise to America’s farmers and ranchers, by repealing the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. Repeal of this … Continue reading “President Betsy Huber issued a statement in support of the proposed repeal of the EPA’s 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule”
National Grange, issues a statement in response to the Trump Administration’s proposed budget.
Betsy Huber, president of the nation’s oldest farm and rural advocacy organization, the National Grange, issued a statement Thursday in response to the Trump Administration’s proposed budget. “We appreciate the administration providing a basic roadmap for spending priorities in the 2018 budget blueprint, in which the President shows continued opposition to EPA regulations that have … Continue reading “National Grange, issues a statement in response to the Trump Administration’s proposed budget.”
National Grange unveils the logo for the 150th Anniversary Celebration of the Grange.
Next year, Dec. 4, 2017, is the 150th birthday of the Grange and we truly hope that every Grange at every level and every member takes part in the celebration. From today, (572 days before the Grange’s big birthday) through the entire year of 2018 and beyond, we hope you will use this approved … Continue reading “National Grange unveils the logo for the 150th Anniversary Celebration of the Grange.”
