Category: National Grange News
Washington man, North Carolina woman selected as National Grange Youth Ambassadors at 146th Annual Convention
BOISE, Idaho – The National Grange is pleased to announce the two new Youth Ambassadors, Jimmy Smith of suburban Seattle, Wash., and Courtney Gray, of Cary, N.C. Smith and Gray were selected after all six participants were interviewed, and their appointment was announced at the 146th Annual National Grange Convention at the Boise Centre on … Continue reading “Washington man, North Carolina woman selected as National Grange Youth Ambassadors at 146th Annual Convention”
National Grange releases 6th e-book, ‘People, Pride and Progress’, exclusively to the Amazon Kindle Store
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Nov. 9, the National Grange released its sixth e-book, “People, Pride and Progress: 125 Years of the Grange in America,” as a Kindle download available through Amazon’s Kindle Store. The text, written by David H. Howard, is an examination of the first 125 years of the Grange. The digital version of the … Continue reading “National Grange releases 6th e-book, ‘People, Pride and Progress’, exclusively to the Amazon Kindle Store”
National Grange releases 5th e-book, ‘First Century of Service’, exclusively to the Amazon Kindle Store
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Nov. 6, the National Grange released its fifth e-book, “First Century of Service and Evolution: The Grange, 1867-1967,” as a Kindle download available through Amazon’s Kindle Store. Written by W.L. Robinson, the book looks at the first 100 years of the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry. The digital … Continue reading “National Grange releases 5th e-book, ‘First Century of Service’, exclusively to the Amazon Kindle Store”
National Grange President congratulates Obama on re‐election, calls for unity and action in Washington, beyond
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, National Grange President Ed Luttrell called on members of Congress and nation to focus on unity and congratulated President Barack Obama on his reelection. Luttrell said both Obama and Romney spoke about unity during their speeches, a central theme of the 145-year-old nonpartisan organization. “The Grange, as part of its motto, … Continue reading “National Grange President congratulates Obama on re‐election, calls for unity and action in Washington, beyond”
National Grange releases 4th e-book, ‘Proud Heritage’, exclusively to the Amazon Kindle Store
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Oct. 26, the National Grange released its fourth e-book, “Proud Heritage: A Composite History of the Early Years of the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry,” as a Kindle download available through Amazon’s Kindle Store. The book, written by Grange historian and author C. Jerome Davis, details the first years of … Continue reading “National Grange releases 4th e-book, ‘Proud Heritage’, exclusively to the Amazon Kindle Store”
Grange releases third e-book exclusively to Amazon Kindle Store
On Oct. 12, the National Grange released “Notes and Quotes: On the Origin of the Ritual and Early Years of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry” as a Kindle download available through Amazon’s Kindle Store. The text, written by author C. Jerome Davis, delves into the early history of the Grange as well as the … Continue reading “Grange releases third e-book exclusively to Amazon Kindle Store”
National Grange President’s October Message
National Grange President, Ed Luttrell, welcomes us into the month of October with a message on the importance of state grange sessions and the upcoming 146th Annual National Grange Convention in Boise, Idaho.
Politicians could learn much from Grange charges
By Michael Martin, Membership/Leadership Director | Email It is now autumn in our communities, on our farms, and in our homes. As we pause during this busy time of year, amidst the harvest and preserving our abundant harvest for winter, we are assaulted by the chaos of political commercials. The messages in these announcements loudly … Continue reading “Politicians could learn much from Grange charges”
Studies show rural residents are twice as likely to get Alzheimer’s, more often obese than city counterparts
By Amanda Leigh Brozana, Communications Director | Email In the past two weeks, two different studies released have shown growing disparities in health between rural residents and their urban counterparts. In a study released by British researchers, who looked at medical data from more than 12,000 people around the world, including the U.S., we learn … Continue reading “Studies show rural residents are twice as likely to get Alzheimer’s, more often obese than city counterparts”
Neb. delegates elect retired professor as new State President
By Amanda Leigh Brozana, Communications Director | Email During their State Session from Sept. 14 to 16 in Grand Island, Nebraska delegates elected Ted Doane as the new President of the State Grange. Doane, who joined as a first-generation Grange member in 1968, is a retired professor at the University of Nebraska in the animal … Continue reading “Neb. delegates elect retired professor as new State President”
28-year-old becomes youngest Kansas State President
By Amanda Leigh Brozana, Communications Director | Email On Friday, Sept. 21, delegates to the 141st Kansas State Grange Convention elected Nathan Strawder, 28, of Park City, as their new State Grange President. Strawder, a fourth-generation Grange member, previously served as State Co-Membership Director and Legislative Director, and held several state offices for the past … Continue reading “28-year-old becomes youngest Kansas State President”
Pennsylvania State Grange grows to 246 active chapters with addition of New Freedom
By Austin Miller, Programs Assistant | Email GREENE COUNTY, Pa. – On Sept. 17, the Pennsylvania State Grange submitted a charter application for the New Freedom Grange. This makes the third new Grange opened in Pennsylvania in the last three years. The state currently has 246 active Granges. The new President of this Grange is … Continue reading “Pennsylvania State Grange grows to 246 active chapters with addition of New Freedom”
Impressions from first Session positive, powerful
By Austin Miller, Programs Assistant | Email I had the honor of attending my first State Grange Session this past week in Raleigh, N.C. I have to be honest, I was nervous about the whole experience. I wasn’t sure if everything would go smoothly or how people would take to me. I am happy to … Continue reading “Impressions from first Session positive, powerful”
Legislative Director: Effects of House’s inaction on Farm Bill will be wide-spread
By Grace Boatright, Legislative Director | Email As many predicted, Congress did not pass the 2012 Farm Bill before they left town. That means that the programs and provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill will be left to expire on Sept. 30. One of two things will probably happen to the Farm Bill now. First, … Continue reading “Legislative Director: Effects of House’s inaction on Farm Bill will be wide-spread”
Grange reorganized on remote Washington island
SAN JUAN ISLAND, Wash – On Monday, Sept. 17, more than a dozen people met with Washington State Grange Leadership Development Director Rusty Hunt to reorganize Friday Harbor Grange No. 225, and signed their charter. The group, all but one of whom had been members at the nearby San Juan Island Grange No. 966, sought … Continue reading “Grange reorganized on remote Washington island”
