Category: National Grange News
National Grange releases statement regarding CAF issue
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 24, 2013) – The National Grange today released comment on Thursday’s FCC decision to release the rest of the Connect America Funds to be used for broadband expansion. “The expansion of broadband access has been and will remain one of the Grange’s top legislative priorities because now, more than ever, our … Continue reading “National Grange releases statement regarding CAF issue”
National Grange Supports Supreme Court Monsanto Decision
WASHINGTON, DC (May 15, 2013) – The National Grange announced its support of the Supreme Court’s recent decision in the Bowman v. Monsanto case, regarding the sale and usage of self-replicating products such as Monsanto’s genetically modified soybeans. The case began when Vernon Hugh Bowman, an Indiana soybean farmer, used replicated soybean seeds to create … Continue reading “National Grange Supports Supreme Court Monsanto Decision”
National Grange President’s May Message
National Grange President Ed Luttrell talks about the merits of May and events that are occurring in the coming months.
National Grange fights against estate tax by filing brief
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2013) – The National Grange filed an amicus brief Monday in opposition to the estate tax and a recent court decision in which defendants were ordered to pay more in inheritance taxes than what the inherited property was worth. United States v. MacIntyre, heard by the Southern District of Texas, Houston … Continue reading “National Grange fights against estate tax by filing brief”
The National Grange Supports the Protection of Country of Origin Labels on Food
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday the National Grange sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture along with 228 partner groups in an effort to protect the integrity of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) for meat products. The Grange was one of many farm, rural, faith, consumer and environmental organizations from 45 states that … Continue reading “The National Grange Supports the Protection of Country of Origin Labels on Food”
National Grange Vice President Jimmy Gentry meets with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Jimmy Gentry, Vice President of the National Grange and President of the North Carolina State Grange, along with other leaders in agriculture, attended a roundtable meeting with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on March 26 to discuss immigration reform, particularly as related to the need for an affordable guest worker program for agriculture. The … Continue reading “National Grange Vice President Jimmy Gentry meets with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture”
National Grange President’s March Message
National Grange President Ed Luttrell recaps the February Master’s Conference and talks about upcoming events in this month’s message.
National Grange releases 1876 “Mentor in the Granges and Homes of Patrons of Husbandry” as e-book
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Feb. 12, the National Grange released “Mentor in the Granges and Homes of Patrons of Husbandry” as a Kindle download available through Amazon’s Kindle Store. Originally published in 1876, the book was designed to explain the origin, aims and government of the National Grange. “First Chaplain of the National Grange, Rev. … Continue reading “National Grange releases 1876 “Mentor in the Granges and Homes of Patrons of Husbandry” as e-book”
National Grange admonishes Congress for failure to provide effective postal reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, the National Grange blasted Congress for its failure to provide reforms for a struggling United States Postal Service following an announcement by USPS that the agency will no longer deliver mail on Saturdays, yet continue delivering packages. In recent months, the National Grange – America’s oldest advocacy organization for rural … Continue reading “National Grange admonishes Congress for failure to provide effective postal reform”
National Grange President’s February Message
In this February message, National Grange Intern Hayley Tonner sit’s down with National Grange President Ed Luttrell to ask him questions about the Grange.
Grange releases never before published “The Granger Movement in New England” as an exclusive e-book to the Amazon Kindle Store
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Jan. 4, the National Grange released, for the first time ever, “The Granger Movement in New England” as a Kindle download available through Amazon’s Kindle Store. The 1960 book, a thesis written by then-Harvard student Laurence Michael Hager, explores the impact of the Grange in New England while staying insightful and … Continue reading “Grange releases never before published “The Granger Movement in New England” as an exclusive e-book to the Amazon Kindle Store”
Grange: Extension not enough, new Farm Bill needed
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Grange, on Thursday, expressed severe disappointment with Congress’ failure to debate and ratify a new Food, Farm and Jobs bill, opting instead to extend provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill for another year. The extension of the 2008 Farm Bill, included as part of the American Taxpayer Relief Act passed … Continue reading “Grange: Extension not enough, new Farm Bill needed”
National Grange President’s January Message
In his January message, President Ed Luttrell welcomes us into the new year and lays out many of the exciting events happening within the Grange in the coming year!
December Holiday Message from National Grange Staff
National Grange President, Ed Luttrell, and staff send wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
In annual address, National Grange President calls for fiscal responsibility, Farm Bill, agriculture education at all levels
BOISE, Idaho – On Tuesday, Nov. 13, National Grange President Ed Luttrell delivered his annual address, laying out priorities for the nation as viewed by the 145-year-old agriculture and rural America advocacy organization. In his speech, given to a crowd of nearly 175 people gathered for the opening of the 146th Annual National Grange Convention, … Continue reading “In annual address, National Grange President calls for fiscal responsibility, Farm Bill, agriculture education at all levels”
