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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.”

Leadership of the National Farmers Union and National Grange Meet On Issues

Farmers Union president Roger Johnson paid a visit to Grange headquarters in Washington this week to see Grange president Ed Luttrell and Grange legislative director Burton Eller.  The main topic of conversation was the WTO ruling against our Country of Origin (COOL) meat labeling regulations and how the U.S. might avoid serious economic trade sanctions … Continue reading “Leadership of the National Farmers Union and National Grange Meet On Issues”

Healthcare Equality in Heartland: How the National Grange is Improving Rural Health

By Story Studio on September 22, 2023 11:19 AM Burton Eller has a foot in two different Americas. One is in the rolling farmlands, pastures, and ranches, like the family cattle operation he grew up with and now owns. The other is in Washington, D.C., where Eller serves as Executive Director of Grange Advocacy at … Continue reading “Healthcare Equality in Heartland: How the National Grange is Improving Rural Health”

National Grange Commends Supreme Court for Siding With Landowners

On Thursday, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision that greatly narrows the scope of the Clean Water Act as interpreted by the federal government.  This long-awaited ruling on Waters of the United States (“WOTUS”) states the law only regulates wetlands when they are “as a practical matter indistinguishable from waters of the United … Continue reading “National Grange Commends Supreme Court for Siding With Landowners”

Wonderama TV Features Nettie Hartley, National Grange Member and Community Service Advocate

New York, NY – Wonderama TV, the iconic children’s television show, is proud to feature Nettie Hartley in this weekend’s syndicated television episode. Nettie is a multi-generational member of the National Grange and is known for her exceptional community service work. She has received multiple awards for giving the most hours of community service nationally … Continue reading “Wonderama TV Features Nettie Hartley, National Grange Member and Community Service Advocate”

National Grange Presses FCC about Status of Broadband Deployment Guidelines

This week the National Grange sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission inquiring as to the status of their broadband deployment guidelines. It is essential that these guidelines be issued in an expeditious manner so that barriers to broadband deployment can be removed and rural America can begin to see the benefits of new … Continue reading “National Grange Presses FCC about Status of Broadband Deployment Guidelines”

The National Grange and Rural Minds Collaborate to Help Prevent Suicide in Rural America

Growing Hope Together – The National Grange and Rural Minds Collaborate to Help Prevent Suicide in Rural America There’s a mental health emergency in rural America: People living in rural communities have much higher rates of depression and suicide than people living in urban areas. That’s why the National Grange is partnering with Rural Minds … Continue reading “The National Grange and Rural Minds Collaborate to Help Prevent Suicide in Rural America”

National Grange Supports Pole Attachment Guidelines for Broadband

Utility poles are vital infrastructure for the expansion of high-speed broadband into rural America.  Fair, equitable, cost-effective and timely access to poles are the lynch pin to rural broadband deployment. Read the letter from National Grange to FCC Commissioners.

National Grange Letter on the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

On June 7th, the National Grange submitted comments to the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. These comments outlined the challenges that rural America faces with food insecurity and discussed National Grange policy recommendations related to hunger.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE LETTER.

National Grange Files Broadband Priorities With NTIA

  The National Telecommunications and Information  Administration (NTIA) will distribute $43.5 billion in broadband grants to states.  National Grange stresses funding priorities, oversight and accountability. Click here to read the letter.

National Grange Supports Cattle Market Price Discovery and Transparency Act

The National Grange expresses its support for the Cattle Market Price Discovery and Transparency Act, a bill which will increase fairness in cattle markets and hopefully increase sales prices for producers and decrease purchase prices for consumers. Click here to read the letter.

National Grange Asks House Lawmakers to Pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

  The National Grange and 42 organizations representing agriculture, education, health care, veterans, technology and small business are calling on Congress to permanently eliminate the digital divide. Click here to read the letter.

National Grange Files Pneumonia Vaccine Comments with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Committee

  The National Grange filed comments with the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to urge release of new approved pneumonia vaccines as the flu and pneumonia season approaches. Click here to read the statement.

National Grange Tells Congress to Keep Unserved Definition for Broadband

  Just-released infrastructure package text reveals a change in the definition of unserved broadband that will dilute funds and priorities going to rural areas for broadband deployment.  Rights-of-way and pole access barriers also need to be addressed.  The National Grange is asking Congress to get it right. Click here to read the letter.

National Grange Spearheads Diverse Advocates Group Broadband Support

  The National Grange and a very diverse group of rural advocates are urging Treasury Secretary Yellen to stand firm behind the administration’s commitment to deploy new high speed broadband to the  truly unserved areas of rural America as a first priority.  Recent broadband data maps show massive rural areas of the country without a … Continue reading “National Grange Spearheads Diverse Advocates Group Broadband Support”