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Grange Hall of Fame – Mortimer Whitehead

The Grange Hall of Fame Mortimer Whitehead Name: Mortimer Whitehead Date or Year plus Place Born: Middlebush, NJ  1841 Date or Year plus Place Died: May 11, 1922 Residence as an adult: Middlebush, NJ Biography: Whitehead introduced a resolution in 1876 to “bring about close fraternal and business relations between the Patrons of Husbandry and … Continue reading “Grange Hall of Fame – Mortimer Whitehead”

Policy Updates and Issue News April 2021

Washington Overview April has been a busy month in Washington, as Democrats have turned their attention away from their emergency COVID-19 bill, the American Rescue Plan, to new legislative priorities addressing infrastructure and families. Earlier this month, President Biden released details for his infrastructure package, the American Jobs Plan, which has already begun to change … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News April 2021”

Grange issues statement opposing racism and inequity

  The National Grange unequivocally opposes racism. The voices of Grange members across our country join those who cry out in sorrow for the lives lost to racist actions, for the divisions racism has cleaved between us and for the inequality that racism has spawned across our beloved nation. Since our founding in 1867, we … Continue reading “Grange issues statement opposing racism and inequity”

Grange Responds to COVID-19

I hope everyone remains healthy and you are being wise and staying home as much as possible in these strange times. I’ve been glad to see the many cancellations of Grange meetings and activities—not glad that everything is cancelled, but glad you are being careful and not risking your members’ health or the health of … Continue reading “Grange Responds to COVID-19”

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”

Policy Updates and Issue News November 2017

Grange Policy Developed for 2018 The National Grange 151st annual convention was held November 7-11, 2017 in Spokane, Washington.  As has been the tradition of the Grange for 150 years, policy development was the centerpiece of the national meeting.  State Grange delegates from around the country served on seven committees that considered resolutions passed by … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News November 2017”

Policy Updates and Issue News August 2017

Legislative Outlook – A Chronology of What to Expect After six months of stalled legislative action, Congress faces some heavy lifts this fall.  When both the House and Senate reconvene September 5, several must-do items cannot be ignored.  First, Congress has until September 29 to raise the United States debt limit and increase the nation’s … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News August 2017”

National Grange President’s statement on Broadband Access in rural areas

As an organization that has long advocated for increased internet access in rural and small town America, the National Grange supports the proliferation of free data and sponsored data programs, which benefit consumers by expanding mobile broadband capabilities to increase internet adoption and access to broadband across rural and underserved America. The National Grange urges … Continue reading “National Grange President’s statement on Broadband Access in rural areas”

Patrons Chain – October 2016

October Issue Inside the Issue: Food Safety and Security in Focus for Grange Op-Ed: Rural America Strong, Resilient, Inspiring Some Reflections Before I Go Come See the New Convention Showcase Some First Year Thoughts Ready to Make History, but Some Still in Need America’s Broken Budget Process National Grange Seeking Brief Stories, Photos Showing Grange … Continue reading “Patrons Chain – October 2016”

The Patrons Chain – May 2016

  May Issue Inside the Issue: Grange in the News Sesquicentennial Committee Offers new Contest, Challenge to all Members New Programs to be Release by Lecturer’s Department Monthly, Contest Announced Grange Youth Actively Pinning Grange Farm School is Newest Licensee Giving Can Ensure Life, Legacy of the Grange The Function of Drills in the Grange … Continue reading “The Patrons Chain – May 2016”

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”

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 5: National Grange 148th Annual Convention

Two elected to National Grange Executive Committee BY SUZY RAMM DCI Communications Fellow | [email protected] Two Wisconsin Grangers will hold seats on the National Grange Executive Committee simultaneously after several rounds of balloting by delegates to the 148th Session Thursday for the two open positions. Leroy Watson, a 42-year Grange member, who serves as Treasurer … Continue reading “Day 5: National Grange 148th Annual Convention”

National Master Addresses 148th Delegate Body

During his sixth address to the mem­bers and public, National Master Ed Luttrell on Tuesday directly after the opening of the 148th Annual National Grange Convention focused heavily on overreach by government, such as un­necessary and often detrimental regu­lations as well as threats to personal freedoms. He also discussed challenges to the agriculture industry and … Continue reading “National Master Addresses 148th Delegate Body”

Day 3: National Grange 148th Annual Convention

National Master Addresses 148th Delegate Body BY DEBBIE GEGARE DCI Communications Fellow | [email protected] During his sixth address to the mem­bers and public, National Master Ed Luttrell on Tuesday directly after the opening of the 148th Annual National Grange Convention focused heavily on overreach by government, such as un­necessary and often detrimental regu­lations as well … Continue reading “Day 3: National Grange 148th Annual Convention”