Category: National Grange News
National Grange Welcomes 3 New Officers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During the 145th Annual National Grange Convention in Tulsa, Okla., in November, delegates elected three new officers and re-elected 12 officers. Barbara Borderieux, of Palmetto, Fla., was elected National Grange Chaplain. Christopher Johnston, of Durand, Mich., was elected National Grange Gatekeeper. Christine Hamp, of Nine Mile Falls, Wash., was elected as National … Continue reading “National Grange Welcomes 3 New Officers”
Delegates Create, Revise more than 50 Policies at Convention
TULSA, Okla. — More than 50 delegates debated and weighed in on about 160Â resolutions from Granges throughout the nation during the 145th Annual National Grange Convention held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Of the initial resolutions submitted ranging from internal definitions for membership to large-scale agriculture and rural access issues, more than 50 became National Grange policy … Continue reading “Delegates Create, Revise more than 50 Policies at Convention”
Luttrell calls for ‘common sense’ decision-making during speech
TULSA, Okla. – During his annual address Tuesday, Nov. 8, National Grange President Edward Luttrell said the organization must be a leader in advocating for rural America, American values and common sense decision-making. Luttrell began his address by stressing the need for continued advocacy by the organization for rural broadband build out and a viable … Continue reading “Luttrell calls for ‘common sense’ decision-making during speech”
National Grange Commits to Support USPS in Reforms
TULSA, Okla. — The National Grange hosted a luncheon panel focused on the United States Postal Service on Nov. 7 during its 145th Annual Convention in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The U.S. Postal Service was represented by 30-year veteran and Regional Vice President of Operations Linda Welch, who provided a clear picture of the legislative changes necessary … Continue reading “National Grange Commits to Support USPS in Reforms”
National Grange Sues NYC-Based Business For Trademark Infringement
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Nov. 1, the National Grange filed suit against a New York City-based business that has used the Grange name without authorization. The National Grange, the nation’s oldest nonprofit agriculture and rural public interest organization, filed a complaint against Brooklyn Grange, LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of … Continue reading “National Grange Sues NYC-Based Business For Trademark Infringement”
View from the Hill BLOG: Talk is Cheap, Speculation is Cheaper
The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or as I like to call them- the Not So Super Committee, has until Wednesday of next week to finally submit their proposal for slashing $1.2 trillion from the nation’s 10-year deficit. As predicted by the media, most of Washington, and all 2nd graders, things are not progressing … Continue reading “View from the Hill BLOG: Talk is Cheap, Speculation is Cheaper”
National President gives his November Message from Tulsa
National President Ed Luttrell speaks to members from Tulsa about the 145th Annual National Grange Convention and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, encouraging fellowship and focus on family.
National Grange set to kick off 145th Annual Convention in Tulsa
TULSA — The National Grange will hold its 145th Annual Convention Tuesday, Nov. 8 through Saturday, Nov. 12 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Grange, America’s oldest nonprofit organization advocating for agriculture and rural America, boasts a membership of more than 200,000 people and more than 2,700 local Grange chapters across the United States. Delegates from the … Continue reading “National Grange set to kick off 145th Annual Convention in Tulsa”
Grangers, Cattlemen take rural broadband message to D.C.
National grange president Ed Luttrell, along with several Grange members from across the U.S., partnered with other agriculture and rural advocacy groups in October to bring the message of need for rural broadband expansion to legislators. More than 125 farmers, ranchers, teachers, small business owners and others from rural communities and small towns across the … Continue reading “Grangers, Cattlemen take rural broadband message to D.C.”
The National Grange Announces Support 
for Universal Service Fund Reforms
Aug 03, 2011 – WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Grange, America’s oldest rural advocacy group, has announced its support for a proposal submitted to the FCC by six of the nation’s leading broadband providers in their effort to speed broadband deployment to the more than 4 million Americans residing in rural areas by modernizing the … Continue reading “The National Grange Announces Support 
for Universal Service Fund Reforms”
National Grange Applauds USDA Commitment to Rural Broadband Infrastructure
On Tuesday, August 23, The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that rural communities in 18 states will receive more than $103 million in funding for projects that will provide broadband access to underserved rural communities. The money will fund 23 projects across the country and is expected to create hundreds of new jobs. … Continue reading “National Grange Applauds USDA Commitment to Rural Broadband Infrastructure”
National Grange Applauds USDOT Decision to Uphold States’ Rights to Regulate Farm Operators
Aug 17, 2011 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, Ed Luttrell, President of The National Grange commended the decision by USDOT regulators to listen to opposition from the Ag community and refrain from imposing new regulations on the transport and operation of agricultural equipment. “We are very pleased that the USDOT listened to America’s farmers … Continue reading “National Grange Applauds USDOT Decision to Uphold States’ Rights to Regulate Farm Operators”
National Grange Weighs Job Proposal Against Costs
WASHINGTON, DC – National Grange President Ed Luttrell responded on Friday to President Barack Obama’s Thursday night address to the Joint Session of Congress with hesitant appreciation. “There is not a single Grange member who has not been negatively impacted in some way by the staggering and sustained unemployment rate in this country, so I … Continue reading “National Grange Weighs Job Proposal Against Costs”
Luttrell Promotes the Grange Through Web Radio Interview
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 1, 2011 — Ed Luttrell, National President of the National Grange, promoted the organization and the recent charters in Nevada on a web radio show Thursday. Luttrell was interviewed by John Donovan, host and general manager of Dice Tomatoes, a Las Vegas, Nev., based media outlet supporting sustainable food initiatives with listeners … Continue reading “Luttrell Promotes the Grange Through Web Radio Interview”
National Grange Continues to Support AT&T/T-Mobile Merger as Positive Step for Rural America
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The day after the U.S. Dept. of Justice filed suit against wireless provider AT&T, the National Grange has reaffirmed its commitment to AT&T’s proposed acquisition of T-Mobile, citing the benefits to rural Americans with such a merger. On Thursday, National President Ed Luttrell said at a time when the nation’s economy continues … Continue reading “National Grange Continues to Support AT&T/T-Mobile Merger as Positive Step for Rural America”
