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Policy Updates and Issue News August 2019

Agriculture and Food Hemp Farmers – Be Enthusiastic But Cautious New hemp farmers should be excited about the huge potential of industrial hemp ranging from medical uses to bioplastics, chemicals, fuels, paper and animal feed.   But they are advised to proceed with caution.  That’s the advice USDA Under Secretary Greg Ibach gave to the National … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News August 2019”

Luttrell calls for ‘common sense’ decision-making during speech

TULSA, Okla. – During his annual address Tuesday, Nov. 8, National Grange President Edward Luttrell said the organization must be a leader in advocating for rural America, American values and common sense decision-making. Luttrell began his address by stressing the need for continued advocacy by the organization for rural broadband build out and a viable … Continue reading “Luttrell calls for ‘common sense’ decision-making during speech”

President’s Annual Address Before the 145th National Grange Convention

Introduction For the first time the National Grange meets in Annual Session in the great state of Oklahoma. The inspiration of Oklahoma’s rich Native American ancestry and the indomitable spirit of the pioneers of the great American prairie remain a defining part of our American and Grange values. There is a reason that the Grange … Continue reading “President’s Annual Address Before the 145th National Grange Convention”