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E-Newsletter December 19, 2012

Special Edition – December 19, 2012 Connecticut State Grange Foundation establishes Sandy Hook Angels Fund By Jody Cameron | [email protected] Connecticut State Grange PresidentFriday, Dec. 14, 2012 will forever be known as one of the most senseless and saddest days in Connecticut History.  Our thoughts and prayers go to every victim, student, faculty member, citizen … Continue reading “E-Newsletter December 19, 2012”

Agriculture Discussion at 2012 National Convention

Communication Fellow Joe Stefenoni sits down with State Grange leaders to discuss key issues affecting the agriculutral community in the United States and what needs to be done for the future. Guests: Donna Keeton (Oklahoma), John Plank (Indiana), Jack Smithers (Texas), Jim Foster (West Virginia), David McCord (Colorado), Harry Greer (Colorado) and Nathan Strawder (Kansas).[display_podcast]

30 Granges deemed ‘Distinguished’ in 2012

Last week, the National Grange announced the selection of 30 recipients of its Annual Distinguished Grange Program. In its third year, the program seeks to promote Granges that work to make positive strides for the organization as a whole and their individual chapters. “We are excited this year because we had a huge increase in … Continue reading “30 Granges deemed ‘Distinguished’ in 2012”

2012 Farm Bill

Issue: Every 5-7 years a new bill dealing with agriculture, nutrition and conservation is passed by the Agriculture Committees of the House and Senate. The 2008 Farm Bill was passed during a fairly positive economic state and almost every title and program of the Agriculture mega-bill was increased from the previous Farm bill passed in … Continue reading “2012 Farm Bill”

40 Grange members advocate during 2012 Fly-In

This week, 40 Grange members representing 12 states visited Washington, D.C., for the 2012 National Grange Legislative Fly-In. Grangers made their way into more than 50 legislative offices to meet with their Senators and Representatives in Congress to advocate on behalf of the Grange, its policies and mission.  “It’s wonderful to see Grange members continuing … Continue reading “40 Grange members advocate during 2012 Fly-In”

Robert G. Waggoner, 1925-2012: Man detailed Grange in Lake Twp. history book

By Mark Zaborney | Toledo Blade Robert G. Waggoner, a mainstay of the Lake Grange who wrote about his unit of the fraternal organization for a history of Wood County’s Lake Township, died Sunday in Mercy St. Charles Hospital, Oregon. He was 86. He had heart and kidney problems. He experienced chest pains while at … Continue reading “Robert G. Waggoner, 1925-2012: Man detailed Grange in Lake Twp. history book”

USDA Announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending Rates for February 2012

By USDA WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced interest rates for February 2012. The CCC borrowing rate-based charge for February 2012 is 0.125 percent, unchanged from 0.125 in January 2012. For 1996 and subsequent crop year commodity and marketing assistance loans, the interest rate for … Continue reading “USDA Announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending Rates for February 2012”

2012 Junior Grange Program

Junior Grange Director Diane Szkutak and her son, Chris, speak about the 2012 Junior Grange Program. [display_podcast]

2012 PA Farm Show to Offer New Attractions, Time-Honored Favorites

By Nicole L. C. Bucher | PR Newswire HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Agriculture Secretary George Greig invites Pennsylvanians to celebrate agriculture – from farm gate to dinner plate – during the 96th Pennsylvania Farm Show, set for Jan. 7-14 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. The eight-day … Continue reading “2012 PA Farm Show to Offer New Attractions, Time-Honored Favorites”

2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge Is Underway

By US Department of Education Hello, The 2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge is underway and I invite you to share this information with students, educators, schools and colleges in your rural communities.  The Challenge was launched in partnership with Digital Promise, a new initiative created by President Obama and Congress, supported through the Department … Continue reading “2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge Is Underway”

Farm Bill 2012 impacts Richmond and our country

Rhonda Day, Richmond Government Examiner It appears that the 2012 election year is looking at more than the candidates. The U.S. Congress is considering a new Farm Bill which is the government’s primary method of setting food and agricultural policy. Rather than supporting and subsidizing crops used in ingredients such as high-fructose corn syrup, there … Continue reading “Farm Bill 2012 impacts Richmond and our country”

2012 Farm Bill will contain billions less spending than 2008’s

By Dana Beyerle Times Montgomery Bureau Published: Friday, October 28, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 28, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. MARION JUNCTION — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Birmingham, on Friday told farmers and producers the 2012 farm bill will be $23 billion less than the 2008 farm bill to meet the spending … Continue reading “2012 Farm Bill will contain billions less spending than 2008’s”

Debt Ceiling Agreement Expedites 2012 Farm Bill

  Earlier proposals in the debt ceiling debate included suggested cuts in agriculture spending, anywhere from $11 to $48 billion, but at this point phase one of the debt deal leaves the agricultural community intact. Those who currently receive farm program payments under the 2008 Farm Bill structure will continue to do so until the … Continue reading “Debt Ceiling Agreement Expedites 2012 Farm Bill”

Mental Health, Addiction Top Rural Health Concerns

  Article by Lancaster Farming For the first time in 20 years, rural stakeholders say mental health and addiction will be more pressing over the next several years than access to basic health care. This somewhat surprising fact comes from a recent survey by the Southwest Rural Health Resource Center of health care and human … Continue reading “Mental Health, Addiction Top Rural Health Concerns”

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