Category: National Grange News
National Grange Theme 2024-2025
National Grange President Chris Hamp has announced the 2024-2025 theme that will be used by the National Grange and Granges around the country: “Grange Strong: Rooted. Resilient. United.” Grange Strong is “a powerful expression that embodies the strength, unity, pride, and resilience of the Grange,” said Hamp, “It reflects our collective power, shared … Continue reading “National Grange Theme 2024-2025”
Delegate body selects new President
Eight new officers elected to highest working body of the National Grange The sound of scratching pens tallying the votes echoed around the room as the election of National Grange Officers started on Thursday morning and continued through Friday. In a close election, the Delegate body elected Christine Hamp (WA), who stepped into the role … Continue reading “Delegate body selects new President”
New Program Offers Resources to Support Mental Health Across Rural America
By Morning Agclips MAYVILLE, N.Y. — Rural Minds, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit with a mission to serve as the informed voice for mental health in rural America, and to provide mental health information and resources, today announced the launch of a comprehensive online resource center to provide actionable mental health information. The material is designed to … Continue reading “New Program Offers Resources to Support Mental Health Across Rural America”
Watch Broadband Breakfast – Permitting Reforms and Pole Attachments
Recent public and private investments in broadband, including the more than $40 billion allocated through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment grant program will play a significant role in helping bridge our country’s digital divide. We must now ensure these funds are used most efficiently and effectively to bring connectivity to our unserved friends and … Continue reading “Watch Broadband Breakfast – Permitting Reforms and Pole Attachments”
Opinion Editorial: Rural communities lack access to health care. The Inflation Reduction Act isn’t helping
By Richmond Time-Dispatch Opinion Editorial from Burton Eller, National Grange Legislative Dir. Growing up on my family’s Southwest Virginia farm, I knew our rural community was unique. My friends and neighbors were fiercely independent, resourceful and mutually supportive in tough times. I did not know then that some members of my community, whom I admired … Continue reading “Opinion Editorial: Rural communities lack access to health care. The Inflation Reduction Act isn’t helping”
Healthcare Equality in Heartland: How the National Grange is Improving Rural Health
By Story Studio on September 22, 2023 11:19 AM Burton Eller has a foot in two different Americas. One is in the rolling farmlands, pastures, and ranches, like the family cattle operation he grew up with and now owns. The other is in Washington, D.C., where Eller serves as Executive Director of Grange Advocacy at … Continue reading “Healthcare Equality in Heartland: How the National Grange is Improving Rural Health”
Rural and Agriculture Groups Urge Renewal of Critical Broadband Program
The National Grange joined the Rural & Agriculture Council of America, RuralRISE Tech and the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association on a letter to Senate and House leadership urging Congress to extend the broadband Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP was designed to help low-income residents with no Wi-Fi connect to broadband and learn how to … Continue reading “Rural and Agriculture Groups Urge Renewal of Critical Broadband Program”
Grange Supports Legislation to Fight Obesity
The National Grange urges Congress to enact the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act to allow Medicare patients access to anti-obesity medications. Obesity is related to multiple health issues which can be life threatening as well as require extensive treatment. These include high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Rural residents are more likely than their … Continue reading “Grange Supports Legislation to Fight Obesity”
Protecting Everyone: Welcome to the Grange Big E FREE Vaccinations
National Grange leaders Betsy Huber (President), Joan C. Smith (Grange Foundation Chairperson), Burton Eller (Grange Advocacy Executive Director), and Stephanie Wilkins (IT Manager) discuss the importance of immunizations. Join us at the Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts to receive your FREE immunizations from September 15-October 1. We also want to acknowledge our pharmacy … Continue reading “Protecting Everyone: Welcome to the Grange Big E FREE Vaccinations”
National Grange brings vaccines to the Big E
The Grange will be present in a big way at the opening of the Big E – the Eastern States Exposition, New England’s multi-state fair in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The Northeast Grange region has for many years had a building that they own on the fairgrounds where they exhibit and sell handicrafts, jams, jellies and … Continue reading “National Grange brings vaccines to the Big E”
Mental Health, Addiction Top Rural Health Concerns
Article by Lancaster Farming For the first time in 20 years, rural stakeholders say mental health and addiction will be more pressing over the next several years than access to basic health care. This somewhat surprising fact comes from a recent survey by the Southwest Rural Health Resource Center of health care and human … Continue reading “Mental Health, Addiction Top Rural Health Concerns”
ACP Helps Rural Communities Thrive in the 21st Century
Broadband today is a key tool for consumers to find jobs, do homework, see a doctor, order supplies, pay bills, check schedules, get real-time weather, monitor markets, obtain government permits, file taxes, connect with friends and family, and remain active with their faith community, – all these everyday activities and more are frequently done online. … Continue reading “ACP Helps Rural Communities Thrive in the 21st Century”
The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization (NAITCO) and National Grange Foundation have selected its 2023 Partnership in Agricultural Literacy (PAL) Award.
The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization (NAITCO) and National Grange Foundation have selected the Community Agricultural Partnership at Summit (CAPS) Elementary School, in Pennsylvania’s Butler Area School District, as the recipient of its 2023 Partnership in Agricultural Literacy (PAL) Award. CAPS was selected for its innovative effort to use an agricultural focus to expand … Continue reading “The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization (NAITCO) and National Grange Foundation have selected its 2023 Partnership in Agricultural Literacy (PAL) Award.”
157th Annual Convention Countdown Meeting
On July 9 at 8 PM, we will meet to discuss events, workshops and more that will be happening at the 157th Annual National Grange Convention. Plan to join us and learn more details for this upcoming event. CLICK HERE TO JOIN US
Healthier Rural Communities are Within Our Reach
National Grange President Betsy Huber says we must leverage every tool that helps prevent common illnesses among older adults and those with chronic illness. In Post Pandemic America, Healthier Communities Are Within Our Reach Opinion Editorial by: Betsy Huber America is changing post pandemic and along with that change is the opportunity for our health … Continue reading “Healthier Rural Communities are Within Our Reach “
