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SHIPmates Program
New SHIPmates Training Program Focuses on Membership, Leadership Development Applicants will be selected from each region. Apply Now! By Amanda Brozana Rios, National Grange Membership and Leadership Development Director You’re unashamed of your love for the Grange and belief that it is necessary perhaps now more than any time since its founding. You can … Continue reading “SHIPmates Program”
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 August 2022
Washington Overview Inflation Reduction Act Becomes Law On August 16th, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law, marking the completion of a lengthy effort by Democrats in the House and Senate to pass a bill addressing their climate and spending priorities. As outlined in greater detail in last month’s newsletter, the … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News August 2022”
Betsy Huber of the National Grange Joins Alliance Board of Directors
Washington, DC—The Alliance for Aviation Across America announced today that Betsy Huber, President of the National Grange, has joined its Board of Directors. “We are thrilled that Betsy Huber has joined the Alliance Board of Directors,” said Ed Bolen, President and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the President of the … Continue reading “Betsy Huber of the National Grange Joins Alliance Board of Directors”
Policy Updates and Issue News August 2021
Washington Overview House Passes Budget Resolution Earlier this week, the House briefly returned from its long August recess to pass a resolution authorizing up to $3.5 trillion in spending through budget reconciliation, a process which will allow Democrats to pass the bill without needing any Republican support in the Senate. While the resolution ultimately passed … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News August 2021”
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”
Opinion Editorial: Why Rural Broadband and Online Privacy Go ‘Hand in Hand’
People around D.C. and beyond are reading an op-ed by National Grange President Betsy Huber this morning on the topic of broadband equity for rural Americans. “If you spend time in rural areas and farming communities, you learn quickly that few issues generate greater discontent among residents than the belief that their towns don’t … Continue reading “Opinion Editorial: Why Rural Broadband and Online Privacy Go ‘Hand in Hand’”
Opioid Epidemic
We have seen a lot in the news lately about the Opioid Epidemic and the attempts of various levels of government to address and stop it. I just read a book, Dreamland, by Sam Quinones, that was absolutely terrifying. Written in 2015, the book traces the history of America’s relationship with “the morphine molecule” from … Continue reading “Opioid Epidemic”
151st Annual National Grange Convention: Day 5
IN THIS ISSUE: Talent on display at Evening of Excellence; Youth Ambassadors, Young Patron named New initiatives part of Junior make-over 2 inducted into Grange Hall of Fame Grange founders embraced change, advancements; we must as well Juniors get fired up on tour Friday Patrons encouraged to give Youth ‘great opportunities’ so they can grow … Continue reading “151st Annual National Grange Convention: Day 5”
151st Annual National Grange Convention: Day 2
IN THIS ISSUE: Officers open session with spirit National President offers policy notes, view of Grange future in addresses Speaker identifies Grange priorities as ‘on track’ National Round-up for 2017 Committees tackle tough topics Code Reading contest slots open Are you up for a challenge? Party shirts helped fund Youth Messy fun will be had … Continue reading “151st Annual National Grange Convention: Day 2”
Huber Interviews FCC Chairman Pai on Grange Radio
Washington, DC, October 24, 2017 –National Grange President Betsy Huber sat down with Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai for a Grange Radio interview to discuss the importance of internet connectivity in rural and small town America. In order to educate our more than 150,000 members across the United States, President Huber interviewed Chairman Pai on Grange … Continue reading “Huber Interviews FCC Chairman Pai on Grange Radio”
National Agriculture in the Classroom and the Grange Foundation Award 2017 Agriculture Advocate Award
National Agriculture in the Classroom and the Grange Foundation selected Carol Baker-Dunn of Georgia as the winner of the 2017 Agriculture Advocate Award. Baker-Dunn said she was “absolutely shocked” when she found out she won the award. “I never would’ve guessed anything like that would’ve happened!” Baker-Dunn said. Grange Foundation board member Joan Smith … Continue reading “National Agriculture in the Classroom and the Grange Foundation Award 2017 Agriculture Advocate Award”
Contact Your Representatives
Find Your Representatives If you aren’t sure who your elected officials are, we’re here to help. Simply enter your zip-code below, and our site will let you know exactly who represents your state and district. U.S. Senators – Get contact information for your Senators in the U.S. Senate. U.S. Representatives – Find the website and contact information … Continue reading “Contact Your Representatives”
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”
