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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”
Grange Hall of Fame – James Luther Snyder
The Grange Hall of Fame James Luther Snyder Name: James Luther Snyder Date of Birth: April 24, 1929 Place of Birth Born: Fairview Township, York County, Pennsylvania Date of Death: December 22, 1987 Place of Death: Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Residence as an adult: Camp Hill, Pennsylvania Biography: James Luther Snyder was born on … Continue reading “Grange Hall of Fame – James Luther Snyder”
Day 4: Thirteen members receive Quilts of Valor at moving ceremony
On Wednesday night, Chris Hamp, National Lecturer opened the evening’s presentation by asking all members of the military branches to stand when the theme song of their military branch was played. Quilts of Valor Executive Director Tammany McDaniel shared the history of the Quilts of Valor Foundation and the partnership that has been developed … Continue reading “Day 4: Thirteen members receive Quilts of Valor at moving ceremony”
After Getting Us Out of the Mud, Harmony Grange Trudges Along
By Bill Bittar | Monroe Patch Drivers on Shelton Road often pass by an old white building at the corner of Route 111. The sign in front identifies it as the Harmony Grange, but people sometimes mistake it for a church. “So many people drive past this twice a day and don’t really know what … Continue reading “After Getting Us Out of the Mud, Harmony Grange Trudges Along”
Feds Send Money to NC amd NY Farmers for Energy Crops
By Renee Schoof | McClatchy Newspaper Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack plans to announce Wednesday that North Carolina and New York each will receive about $4 million for farmers growing crops used to produce energy. The expansion is part of a federal push to produce more non-food energy crops, used to make liquid biofuels or electricity … Continue reading “Feds Send Money to NC amd NY Farmers for Energy Crops”
USDA, FCC Blamed in Company’s Collapse
By Jim McElhatton | The Washington Times Wireless provider Open Range Communications recently filed for bankruptcy owing U.S. taxpayers more than $70 million from a loan awarded in the waning days of the George W. Bush administration, but now creditors are faulting the Obama administration’s handling of the loan. A committee of unsecured creditors formed … Continue reading “USDA, FCC Blamed in Company’s Collapse”
National Grange Sues NYC-Based Business For Trademark Infringement
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Nov. 1, the National Grange filed suit against a New York City-based business that has used the Grange name without authorization. The National Grange, the nation’s oldest nonprofit agriculture and rural public interest organization, filed a complaint against Brooklyn Grange, LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of … Continue reading “National Grange Sues NYC-Based Business For Trademark Infringement”
Bill: Felony to sell fake maple syrup as real deal
MONTPELIER, Vt. — A Vermont couple thought they were getting a sweet deal on real Vermont maple syrup when they found a good price for it on the Internet. The man who was selling it told them he was a trucker from Rhode Island who passed through Vermont and that he would meet them in … Continue reading “Bill: Felony to sell fake maple syrup as real deal”
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”
Grange Hall Podcast
Join hosts Meagan McDonald (WA) and Philip Vonada (PA) as they interview Grange members from around the country about their Grange history, their Grange’s history, and where they see the Grange going in the future – and anywhere in between. The Grange Hall aims to welcome diverse voices within the Grange, highlighting local members … Continue reading “Grange Hall Podcast”
Policy Updates and Issue News March 2024
Washington Overview A blessed Good Friday to you from Washington where Congress is on Easter recess. The Grange youth and junior leadership team and Grange president Christine Hamp were in DC mid-March where they saw the cherry blossoms at their peak, participated in the Grange virtual fly-in, spent time in congressional offices on Capitol Hill, … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News March 2024”
Leadership Team takes to Capitol Hill
On Monday, March 18, and Tuesday, March 19, the National Grange Youth & Junior Leadership Team (Ashley Holloman – Young Patron, NC, Garrett Phelps, NY, & Asheton Medlin, NC – Youth Ambassadors, and Gayle Reyburn, PA – Junior Ambassador) took part in several National Ag Day activities throughout Washington, DC. These events included media … Continue reading “Leadership Team takes to Capitol Hill”
Leadership Team takes to Capitol Hill
On Monday, March 18, and Tuesday, March 19, the National Grange Youth & Junior Leadership Team (Ashley Holloman – Young Patron, NC, Garrett Phelps, NY, & Asheton Medlin, NC – Youth Ambassadors, and Gayle Reyburn, PA – Junior Ambassador) took part in several National Ag Day activities throughout Washington, DC. These events included media … Continue reading “Leadership Team takes to Capitol Hill”
Policy Updates and Issue News February 2024
Washington Overview The Senate and House returned this week from their two-week Presidents Day recess with a government shutdown staring them in the face. The first deadline is Friday, March 1 when funding runs out for USDA, FDA, Energy, Transportation, HUD and Military Construction. The remaining agencies’ deadline is March 8. There was a high-level … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News February 2024”
