Category: National Grange News
National Grange files brief supporting Samsung in recent litigation with Apple, Inc.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 30th, the National Grange filed an amicus brief opposing the recent settlement of $399 million awarded to Apple, Inc. in regards to recent intellectual property infringement litigation with Samsung Electronics Company. The National Grange respectfully urged the U.S. District Court to reverse the jury’s excessive award for design patent infringement … Continue reading “National Grange files brief supporting Samsung in recent litigation with Apple, Inc.”
Grange issues comments on need for open spectrum auction
Too often, wireless service in rural America remains spotty, with weak coverage and some hard-to-reach areas receiving essentially no service at all. And yet wireless broadband is indispensible to farmers and to everyone in rural America, providing not only critical weather and crop information, but telemedicine, educational opportunities, and vital connections to public safety. This … Continue reading “Grange issues comments on need for open spectrum auction”
National Grange President’s May Message
Members! Members! Members! That’s the topic of this month’s message. National Grange President Ed Luttrell discusses why getting new members is important for growing the Grange!
Christmas comes early to North Pole Grange #6
NORTH POLE, AK — HO! HO! HO! Merry… April? On April 24th, North Pole Grange #6, in North Pole, Alaska, welcomed a new member into its halls; Santa Claus. Mr. Claus (and yes that’s his real name) is a resident of North Pole and serves as the President of the North Pole Chamber of Commerce. … Continue reading “Christmas comes early to North Pole Grange #6”
National Grange President’s April Message
We’ve entered into the month of April and you know what that means; GRANGE MONTH! National Grange President Ed Luttrell lets us know that Grange Month is not only good for Granges, but for everyone involved!
National Grange President’s March Message
This month National Grange President Ed Luttrell talks about how you should prepare for spring, the upcoming Grange Month, and the importance of growing your Grange.
Grange releases “The Early Granges of New York State: The First 10 Years” as an exclusive e-book to the Amazon Kindle Store
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Mar. 13, the National Grange released “The Early Granges of New York State: The First 10 Years” as a Kindle download available through Amazon’s Kindle Store. Originally published in 1992, the book documents the difficulty the Granges in New York State faced during their first 10 years. “William Benson has written a … Continue reading “Grange releases “The Early Granges of New York State: The First 10 Years” as an exclusive e-book to the Amazon Kindle Store”
National Grange President’s February Message
National Grange President Ed Luttrell lets you know what he thinks is the most important holiday in February and why every member needs to do their part to grow the Grange
National Grange happy to see Farm Bill passes House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the House passed the five-year comprehensive Farm Bill package proposed by the bipartisan Farm Bill conference committee on Monday, Jan. 27. The Farm Bill now goes to the Senate for a full vote and then to President Obama for his signature, a process that legislators and agricultural groups … Continue reading “National Grange happy to see Farm Bill passes House”
National Grange President says Obama touts willingness to ‘overstep’ Presidential Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 28, 2014) — National Grange President Edward L. Luttrell, on Tuesday evening, reacted to President Barack Obama’s fifth State of the Union Address, saying “this President has overstepped the authority provided to the office by the Constitution, and tonight he presented a platform that runs in many ways in direct opposition to … Continue reading “National Grange President says Obama touts willingness to ‘overstep’ Presidential Authority”
National Grange President’s January Message
The National Grange wants to wish everyone a Happy New Year! In his January message, National Grange President Ed Luttrell talks about the importance of new members and the effect it has on getting Granges and the community!
National Grange seeks volunteers to preserve history
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Grange is beginning a large project focused on preserving the organization’s 146-year history and is seeking volunteers to assist. “We are scanning, photographing and otherwise capturing many of the vast collection of our records in an effort to make sure this history isn’t lost,” National Grange Communications Director Amanda Leigh … Continue reading “National Grange seeks volunteers to preserve history”
Chinese Government Officials Visit the National Grange
The Grange is truly an American organization from its democratic elections through its grassroots nature. Because of that, many foreign dignitaries and scholars are often interested in the Grange. Through a connection with the State Department, for the second time in the past few years, the National Grange staff hosted sixteen Chinese Government officials from … Continue reading “Chinese Government Officials Visit the National Grange”
National Master reaffirms Grange’s ag policies in speech
On Tuesday, November 12th during the Opening Session of the 147th Annual Convention National Grange Master, Ed Luttrell delivered his sixth annual address. For the first time the Master’s Annual Address was broadcast via Live-Stream to a world-wide audience and Grangers from around the country listened in. The speech was recorded and views continued to … Continue reading “National Master reaffirms Grange’s ag policies in speech”
National Grange President’s October Message
In his October message, National Grange President Ed Luttrell talks to us about the upcoming National Grange Annual Session in Manchester, NH, the feel good benefits of giving to the Grange Foundation, and much more.
