About The Grange

The Grange, officially named The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, is a fraternal organization in the United States that encourages families to band together to promote the economic and political well-being of the community and agriculture, at a local, state and national. The Grange, founded after the Civil War in 1867, is the oldest American agricultural advocacy group with a national scope. The Grange actively lobbied state legislatures and Congress for political goals, such as the Granger Laws to lower rates charged by railroads, and rural free mail delivery by the Post Office.
 
There are over 160,000 Grange members in 2,100 granges throughout 36 States.  It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., in a building built by the organization in 1960.  Our building in DC is the only privately held building near the White House.
 
The Grange strengthens individuals, families and communities through grassroots action, service, education, advocacy and agriculture awareness.
 
As a non-partisan organization, the Grange supports only policies, never political parties or candidates. Although the Grange was founded to serve the interests of farmers, because of the shrinking farm population the Grange has begun to broaden its range to include a wide variety of issues, and anyone is welcome to join the Grange.
 
The Junior Grange is open to children 5-14. Regular Grange membership is open to anyone age 14 or older. The Grange Youth, a group within the Grange, consists of members 13 1/2-35.