Category: National Grange News
National Grange President’s September Message
For his September message, National Grange President Ed Luttrell discusses the importance of education and why discourse and the expression of opposing views is a good thing.
National Grange President’s August Message
In his August message, National Grange President recaps the excitement of the Exemplification of the 1873 Degrees at the Oliver Hudson Kelley Farm, the importance of leadership and the upcoming 147th National Grange Convention in Manchester, NH.
Grange presents Nevada woman with Ag Advocate Award at NAITC conference
MINNEAPOLIS — The National Grange is pleased to announce Sonya Johnson, of Fallon, Nev., as the 2012 Ag Advocate Award Recipient from National Agriculture in the Classroom (NAITC). National Grange Executive Committee Member Duane Scott, Fort Atkinson, Wisc., presented Johnson with the award during the NAITC conference on June 28. Scott said he was happy … Continue reading “Grange presents Nevada woman with Ag Advocate Award at NAITC conference”
Crowd at Kelley Farm witnesses historic exemplification of Degrees as presented in 1873
ELK RIVER, Minn. (July 13, 2013) — On Saturday, July 13, more than 70 Grange Youth members took part in the exemplification of the first four degrees of the Grange at the Oliver H. Kelley Farm. The historic presentation was seen by more than 400 attendees gathered for the outdoor event. Cast members wore period … Continue reading “Crowd at Kelley Farm witnesses historic exemplification of Degrees as presented in 1873”
Grange stands against health insurance tax as part of coalition
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 2, 2013) — On Tuesday the National Grange announced their support for the small business owners and the self-employed against the impending health insurance tax (HIT) included in President Barack Obama’s health care provisions. The Grange signed onto the Stop the HIT Coalition. This coalition consists of more than 30 groups, including independent advocacy groups … Continue reading “Grange stands against health insurance tax as part of coalition”
National Grange President’s July Message
National Grange President Ed Luttrell talks about the importance placed on knowing your history, the upcoming Exemplification of the 1873 Degrees at the Kelley Farm, state sessions and more.
National Lecturer encourages Grangers to ‘ring for freedom’ July 4
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 1, 2013) — As part of the National Grange Patriot’s Program, National Grange Lecturer Pete Pompper said Friday that he hopes all Granges and Grange members will take part in a salute to those who served in the military by ringing bells at 2 p.m. July 4. Pompper, who said the idea … Continue reading “National Lecturer encourages Grangers to ‘ring for freedom’ July 4”
National Grange supports ag funding, SNAP; says splitting Farm Bill may be ‘last resort’
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 27, 2013) — The National Grange on Thursday said reports that House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is looking to separate the agriculture and conservation provisions from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding in the current Farm Bill could be a positive move in a divisive political climate. National Grange Legislative Director Grace Boatright said … Continue reading “National Grange supports ag funding, SNAP; says splitting Farm Bill may be ‘last resort’”
Grange President: House’s failure to pass Farm Bill a ‘true injustice’
WASHINGTON (June 20, 2013) — “The House did the American people a true injustice today,” National Grange President Ed Luttrell said after learning that the legislative body failed to pass the Farm Bill in a 195-234 vote. The Grange, America’s oldest agriculture and rural advocacy group, has been a significant supporter of the bill that … Continue reading “Grange President: House’s failure to pass Farm Bill a ‘true injustice’”
Grange happy with Army Corps of Engineers’ scope of review response
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 19, 2013) — The National Grange issued a statement saying it was enthusiastic about the testimony from Jennifer A. Moyer, Acting Chief of the Regulatory Program for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in which she reaffirmed the Corps’ position that no regulatory basis exists for area-wide or programmatic review of export terminals in … Continue reading “Grange happy with Army Corps of Engineers’ scope of review response”
National Grange releases comment on passage of Senate Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 11, 2013) — The National Grange on Tuesday released a statement regarding the 66-27 passage of the Senate’s Farm Bill, saying while hopeful we now wait again on the House for action on the nearly $1 trillion piece of legislation that affects every American directly or indirectly. “While we’re happy that the … Continue reading “National Grange releases comment on passage of Senate Farm Bill”
National Grange President’s June Message
It’s June! That means it is time for a new message from National Grange President, Ed Luttrell. In this video, President Ed Luttrell talks about the National Grange Fly-In, the Exemplification of the 1873 Degrees, Connecticut’s new Grange and the importance of tolerance.
Rep. Collin Peterson tells Grange members potentially ‘last Farm Bill’ still in limbo
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 3, 2013) – During an address Monday to Grange members attending the organization’s annual Fly-In, Ranking House Democrat Collin Peterson warned we may be seeing “the last Farm Bill,” if the omnibus legislation even passes through Congress this year. “If we can’t get the votes then I think we’re done until the … Continue reading “Rep. Collin Peterson tells Grange members potentially ‘last Farm Bill’ still in limbo”
Grange presents first William Saunders Award for Rural Awareness to RAM during luncheon
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 3, 2013) – National Grange President Edward L. Luttrell on Monday presented RAM the first William Saunders Award for Rural Awareness for their Super Bowl Commercial, “God Made a Farmer.” “This commercial was not about RAM, but about the way RAM validated and honored the values of farmers and farm families,” Luttrell … Continue reading “Grange presents first William Saunders Award for Rural Awareness to RAM during luncheon”
RAM to be presented award for Superbowl commercial by National Grange
WHO & WHAT: The National Grange will present Carlos Jimenez, Director of Chrysler’s Mid-Atlantic Business Center, the first William Saunders Award for Rural Awareness on behalf of RAM. WHY: The Grange is recognizing RAM’s outstanding Super Bowl commercial, “God Made a Farmer,” that drew attention to the hard work of farmers all across the nation. … Continue reading “RAM to be presented award for Superbowl commercial by National Grange”
