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Policy Updates and Issue News April 2024
Agriculture and Food Farm bill could see action soon House Ag Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson has announced he plans to unveil a draft of the farm bill and begin markup in the committee before Memorial Day. He says he’s found a way to robustly fund the safety net programs including commodity programs and crop insurance. … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News April 2024”
Delegate body selects new President
Eight new officers elected to highest working body of the National Grange The sound of scratching pens tallying the votes echoed around the room as the election of National Grange Officers started on Thursday morning and continued through Friday. In a close election, the Delegate body elected Christine Hamp (WA), who stepped into the role … Continue reading “Delegate body selects new President”
157th Annual National Grange Convention Recap
157th National Grange Convention November 14-18, 2023Conference & Event Center Niagara FallsSheraton at the Falls300 Third StreetNiagara Falls, NY 14303(716) 285-3361 HOTEL Sheraton at the Falls300 Third StreetNiagara Falls, NY 14303(716) 285-3361 Wyndham at Niagara Falls443 Main StreetNiagara Falls, NY 14301(716) 284-8801 NEWSLETTERS Day One Day Two Day Three Day Four Day Five View/Download View/Download … Continue reading “157th Annual National Grange Convention Recap”
157th Annual National Grange Convention
The National Grange is excited for you to join us at the157th National Grange Convention November 14-18, 2023Conference & Event Center Niagara FallsSheraton at the Falls300 Third StreetNiagara Falls, NY 14303(716) 285-3361 HOTEL Make your room reservations under the Group Code ‘National Grange’ Sheraton at the Falls300 Third StreetNiagara Falls, NY 14303(716) 285-3361SOLD OUT Wyndham … Continue reading “157th Annual National Grange Convention”
The Grange takes to the street of NYC to be part of the Wonderama season 7 kick-off
The Grange is took to the street of NYC this week to be part of the Wonderama season 7 kick-off and talking to those in the city about agriculture facts and careers as well as our wonderful organization. Several of our members will be interviewed for the national program and National Grange President Betsy … Continue reading “The Grange takes to the street of NYC to be part of the Wonderama season 7 kick-off”
Policy Updates and Issue News April 2022
Washington Overview Competition/Supply Chain Bill Moves Forward In April, Congress formally created a conference committee to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill designed to tackle supply chain issues and focus on areas of competition between the US and China. The bill as it stands is an omnibus bill including a … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News April 2022”
Policy Updates and Issue News March 2021
Washington Overview With major COVID-19 relief in the rear-view mirror, Congress and the Biden administration are turning their focus toward other major priorities, including infrastructure, and a slew of smaller miscellaneous bills. Infrastructure As part of the ‘recovery’ aspect of President Biden’s campaign promise to “Build Back Better” the White House and Congress are turning … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News March 2021”
Grange Hall of Fame – John W Scott
The Grange Hall of Fame John W Scott Name: John W. Scott Date of Birth: December 8, 1917 Place of Birth Born: Robinson Township, Allegheny County, PA Date of Death: February 10, 2012 Place of Death: Harrisburg, PA Residence as an adult: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Biography: John Walker Scott was born to Frank and Nellie Scott in … Continue reading “Grange Hall of Fame – John W Scott”
Policy Updates and Issue News – May 2015
Congress is on its annual Memorial Day Recess this week. The House and Senate will return to Washington, D.C. next week to begin a two month legislative marathon to work on pending legislation ranging from appropriations (spending), Patriot Act (personal privacy), Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and immigration to Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) and Waters … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News – May 2015”
National Youth Ambassadors Celebrate National Ag Day
WASHINGTON – The nation’s capital turned green for agriculture on March 18 for National Ag Day. National Grange Youth Ambassadors Cassidy Cheddar of Elizabethtown, Pa. and Derek Snyder of Boiling Springs, Pa. joined more than 100 college students to deliver a message for agriculture to their legislators. “There is a growing divide between the farm … Continue reading “National Youth Ambassadors Celebrate National Ag Day”
Day 6: National Grange 148th Annual Convention
Grange talent delights BY LINDSAY SCHROEDER DCI Communications Fellow | [email protected] On Friday night, more than 350 people gathered to enjoy the talent that abounds across the Grange at the Evening of Excellence. It was a night to remember with vocal acts, variety acts, and Sign-S-Song performances as well as the announcements of new Junior … Continue reading “Day 6: National Grange 148th Annual Convention”
Day 2: National Grange 148th Annual Convention
Hospitality room place for fun, food BY KATHERINE BLASINGAME DCI Communications Fellow | [email protected] Grangers know if they want a snack or just to catch up with Grange friends at convention, the place to go is the hospitality room. This year the hospitality room, located in 2503, is being overseen by the Indiana State Grange. … Continue reading “Day 2: National Grange 148th Annual Convention”
E-Newsletter July 2014
Issue – July 2014 California State Grange reorganized, officers installed ORANGEVALE, Calif. (July 12, 2014) – On Saturday,more than 30members from 10 of the 24 eligible Granges in California came together at the Orangevale Grange Hall to complete the process of reorganization and witness the installation of officers for the chartered California State Grange. National … Continue reading “E-Newsletter July 2014”
National Grange presents Maryland woman with National Ag Advocate of the Year Award
HERSHEY, Pa. (June 25, 2014) – During the National Agriculture in the Classroom conference this morning at the Hershey Lodge, National Grange Board of Directors Chairwoman Betsy Huber presented the annual National Ag Advocate of the Year Award to Evelyn Wilcom of Frederick, Md. Wilcom, who was not raised in a rural environment, became a … Continue reading “National Grange presents Maryland woman with National Ag Advocate of the Year Award”
Convention Crier – Day 3
125 years of Junior Grange Celebrated BY MANDY BOSTWICK Pfizer Communication Fellow | Email: [email protected] 125 years is quite the milestone for any organization. Having 125 years of Junior members in the Grange is an accomplishment we should all be proud of. During the Wednesday evening session, Master Ed Luttrell asked the delegate body and … Continue reading “Convention Crier – Day 3”
