Category: National Grange News
Leadership of the National Farmers Union and National Grange Meet On Issues
Farmers Union president Roger Johnson paid a visit to Grange headquarters in Washington this week to see Grange president Ed Luttrell and Grange legislative director Burton Eller. The main topic of conversation was the WTO ruling against our Country of Origin (COOL) meat labeling regulations and how the U.S. might avoid serious economic trade sanctions … Continue reading “Leadership of the National Farmers Union and National Grange Meet On Issues”
Grange Urged to Help Resolve COOL Crisis
USDA Under Secretary Ed Avalos urged the National Grange to become involved in crafting a solution to the second adverse ruling on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) by the World Trade Organization (WTO). Avalos said Secretary Vilsack would welcome the Grange’s input. Under the WTO ruling, it’s not a question of whether the U.S. must … Continue reading “Grange Urged to Help Resolve COOL Crisis”
President Ed Luttrell sits down with National Farm Bureau President to discuss policy issues
National Grange President Ed Luttrell and Legislative Director Burton Eller met October 21 in Washington, DC with National Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman and Public Policy Director Dale Moore. They discussed the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling against the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) law and the regulations issued by USADA which were successfully … Continue reading “President Ed Luttrell sits down with National Farm Bureau President to discuss policy issues”
Tidal Wave Heads for EPA’s Waters of the U. S. Regulation
Reaction to the EPA and Corps of Engineers proposal to expand regulatory jurisdiction to all waters of the U.S. is growing into a tsunami of resistance. The Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy sent a formal letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and the Corps Maj. Gen. John Peabody urging them to withdraw the proposed … Continue reading “Tidal Wave Heads for EPA’s Waters of the U. S. Regulation”
U.S. House of Representatives Pass Bill to Halt Land Grab
WASHINGTON, D.C — The House of Representatives has passed H.R.5078 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Act of 2014 with a bipartisan vote of 262-152. The legislation is an attempt to halt the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed “Waters of the United States” regulation. “The proposed WOTUS regulation by … Continue reading “U.S. House of Representatives Pass Bill to Halt Land Grab”
National Grange President’s September Message
The summer season is waning and fall is quickly approaching. Now would be a great time to reflect on what it means to be a Granger and to take the lessons with you to others out in the world. And don’t forget about the 148th Annual National Grange Convention in Sandusky, Ohio. It’s going to … Continue reading “National Grange President’s September Message”
National Grange President’s August Message
Happy August everybody! We’re inching ever closer to the 148th Annual National Grange Convention in Sandusky, Ohio and if you wan’t to be recognized as a Distinguished Grange while at the event, the deadline to apply is August 15th! In addition, watch the video to hear about our great news and find out the types … Continue reading “National Grange President’s August Message”
National Grange and 332 Patient Groups Join Together to Ask HHS Secretary Burwell to Reduce Barriers to Care in Qualified Health Plans
Urge Administration to Address Limited Benefits, High Cost-sharing, and Lack of Plan Transparency Washington, DC (July 30, 2014) — The National Grange, along with three-hundred-and-thirty-two patient groups from around the country, has signed onto a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Sylvia Mathews Burwell calling for immediate measures to reduce barriers to care … Continue reading “National Grange and 332 Patient Groups Join Together to Ask HHS Secretary Burwell to Reduce Barriers to Care in Qualified Health Plans”
National Grange Supports the SAVE Medicare Home Health Act
Medicare reforms needed to protect rural access to home health for vulnerable seniors WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Grange expressed support today for the Securing Access Via Excellence (SAVE) Medicare Home Health Act introduced last week by Congressmen Greg Walden (R-OR) and Tom Price (R-GA) to restore funding for skilled home health services that are … Continue reading “National Grange Supports the SAVE Medicare Home Health Act”
Chartered California State Grange reorganized, officers installed
ORANGEVALE, Calif. (July 12, 2014) – On Saturday, more than 30 members from 10 of the 24 eligible Granges in California came together at the Orangevale Grange Hall to complete the process of reorganization and witness the installation of officers for the chartered California State Grange. National Grange President Ed Luttrell was the presiding officer, … Continue reading “Chartered California State Grange reorganized, officers installed”
National Grange President’s July Message
July is upon us and we have a lot to be thankful for as Americans. As the Grange, we should celebrate America and its birthday! We are also closing in on our 150th anniversary. It’s amazing what we have accomplished as an organization during this time. Try and think of some ways that your Grange … Continue reading “National Grange President’s July Message”
“For the Common Good: Some Achievements of Subordinate Granges in the National Grange Community Service Contest” e-book now exclusively available to Amazon Kindle Store
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, June 30, the National Grange released its newest e-book, “For the Common Good: Some Achievements of Subordinate Granges in the National Grange Community Service Contest,” as a Kindle download available through Amazon’s Kindle Store. “The Grange was built around improving and bettering one’s community, “ National Grange President Ed Luttrell … Continue reading ““For the Common Good: Some Achievements of Subordinate Granges in the National Grange Community Service Contest” e-book now exclusively available to Amazon Kindle Store”
National Grange presents Maryland woman with National Ag Advocate of the Year Award
HERSHEY, Pa. (June 25, 2014) – During the National Agriculture in the Classroom conference this morning at the Hershey Lodge, National Grange Board of Directors Chairwoman Betsy Huber presented the annual National Ag Advocate of the Year Award to Evelyn Wilcom of Frederick, Md. Wilcom, who was not raised in a rural environment, became a … Continue reading “National Grange presents Maryland woman with National Ag Advocate of the Year Award”
National Grange President’s June Message
National Grange President Ed Luttrell welcomes you to the month of June! Did you know that June is National Dairy Month? No? Well it is. It’s also a great time for your Grange to get ready for the new membership year in July. We want to see YOUR GRANGE on the Grange honor roll!
First artifacts of ‘Justi Collection’ donated, to be digitized
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 13 was a special day at the National Grange office when daughter of first Grange Youth Director, Wib Justi, met with National President Ed Luttrell to present just a portion her father’s collection of artifacts for the National Grange. Mary Justi Sheppard, of Chesapeake Bay, Va., delivered framed photos, scrapbooks, audio … Continue reading “First artifacts of ‘Justi Collection’ donated, to be digitized”
