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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”

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”

  One of many outcomes from the 2024 National Grange Leaders’ Conference was the adoption of an updated Mission Statement. Learn more about the National Grange and its “Vision” and “Mission Statement.

Policy Updates and Issue News December 2023

Washington Overview Welcome to the New Year where it’s anything but happy on the political front in Washington. Congress left town for the holidays without a deal for aid to Ukraine and Israel which was tied to new border controls along our southern boundary. This Achillies Heel for Congress will still be on Congress’ agenda … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News December 2023”

Delegate body selects new President

Eight new officers elected to highest working body of the National Grange The sound of scratching pens tallying the votes echoed around the room as the election of National Grange Officers started on Thursday morning and continued through Friday. In a close election, the Delegate body elected Christine Hamp (WA), who stepped into the role … Continue reading “Delegate body selects new 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”