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6 new officers elected to serve National Grange

WICHITA, Kansas — On Friday, November 12, during the 155th Annual Convention of the National Grange, Betsy E. Huber of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, was installed as President of the oldest agricultural and rural advocacy organization in the country, after being elected to the position for a fourth term the day before. Huber, who was first … Continue reading “6 new officers elected to serve National Grange”

The Patrons Chain – April 2016

Inside the Issue: Ruling expands options for Grange attendance, involvement Grange Month theme is a cornerstone of our Order Secretary Vilsack to Speak at Grange Convention Grange Month brings blue and gold to Members’ Social Profiles Store holding Grange Month Sale on Cooking Bundle New Partnership Announced 2016 Fly-In Participants get First-in-the-Nation Primary Experience Ruling … Continue reading “The Patrons Chain – April 2016”

Heikkila elected Idaho State Grange president

By David Cole | CDA Press Staff writer Donald Heikkila, a cattle rancher and tree farmer near Harrison, has been elected the Idaho State Grange president. Heikkila, 65, said, “Grange members are some of the best people on earth. I’m looking forward to serving.” Heikkila, the recent vice president of the state grange, becomes the … Continue reading “Heikkila elected Idaho State Grange president”

28-year-old becomes youngest Kansas State President

By Amanda Leigh Brozana, Communications Director | Email On Friday, Sept. 21, delegates to the 141st Kansas State Grange Convention elected Nathan Strawder, 28, of Park City, as their new State Grange President. Strawder, a fourth-generation Grange member, previously served as State Co-Membership Director and Legislative Director, and held several state offices for the past … Continue reading “28-year-old becomes youngest Kansas State President”

Policy Updates and Issue News November 2023

Washington Overview On November 17, a bipartisan Congress passed a stopgap funding bill that was signed by the President. The two-step continuing resolution funds government in two tranches, one until January 19 and the other until February 2. The first funds military construction, Veterans affairs, Agriculture, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and energy and water … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News November 2023”

Policy Updates and Issue News July 2022

Washington Overview CHIPS Bill Moves After months of negotiations between both parties and chambers of Congress, the Senate and House were at last able to pass a final version of the $280 billion CHIPS Act which would fund domestic semiconductor manufacturing and high-tech research. Over the past few months, the package has varied dramatically in … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News July 2022”

Policy Updates and Issue News November 2018

  Overview Congress and the President have agreed to a two-week temporary spending measure through December 21 to avoid a federal government shutdown while honoring former President George H.W. Bush and negotiating final budgets for Homeland Security, Commerce Department, and Internal Revenue Service.  This also gives some more time for a farm bill to pass. … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News November 2018”

Policy Updates and Issue News – July 2015

EPA is Determined to Enforce Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule What is the WOTUS Rule? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to begin enforcing its Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation on August 28.  The final version is more specific about what would be exempt such as underground drainage from farm land.  … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News – July 2015”

Policy Updates and Issue News – March 2015

Broadband / Net Neutrality National Grange wrote an op-ed calling for any new net neutrality regulations to find ways that increase both innovation and investment. High-speed mobile applications and broadband services are playing an increasingly vital role in agriculture, telebusiness, telemedicine and teleeducation. Yet rural Americans are among the most underserved consumers of high-speed Internet. … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News – March 2015”

E-Newsletter August 2014

Issue – August 2014 A Midwest Safari for the whole family Registration is currently open for the 148th Annual National Grange Convention. This year’s convention promises to be the most fun, family-oriented event ever. Convention will take place November 11th through the 16th in Sandusky, Ohio at the Kalahari Resort, home of the country’s largest … Continue reading “E-Newsletter August 2014”

E-Newsletter June 13, 2013

Issue 12 – June 13, 2013 Another Successful Fly-In at the Grange By Victoria Whitehead National Grange Volunteer On June 2 to 4, a broad range of issues were up for discussion during the 2013 National Grange Fly-In including rural access to broadband, the Farm Bill, the Postal Service, and proposed changes relating to the … Continue reading “E-Newsletter June 13, 2013”

National Assistant Steward

Walter Hartley National Assistant Steward National Grange of the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry Walter Hartley was elected as the National Grange Assistant Steward in 2023. He is also the 35th President of the Rhode Island State. He had previously served as Vice President and member of the Board of Directors and Vice President … Continue reading “National Assistant Steward”

National Chaplain

Kay Hoffman Stiles National Grange Chaplain National Grange of the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry Kay Hoffman Stiles, a second-generation Grange member, was elected to the office of National Grange Chaplain in 2023. Previously, she had been National Grange Pomona since 2018.Kay is a member of Medford Grange #188 in Maryland, holding the office … Continue reading “National Chaplain”

View from the Hill Newsletter – January/February 2011

        State of the Union Looks to Innovate for Jobs Landscape of Power Changed By Mid-term Elections EPA Compliance Question Slows Mexican Tariff and Trucking Negotiations Farm Bill Blues National Grange Weighs in on the STOP ACT 1099 Burden Opposed by National Grange Legislative Round-Up State of the Union Looks to Innovate … Continue reading “View from the Hill Newsletter – January/February 2011”