Category: National Grange News
National Grange President reviews past year of success, outlines plans for the future
 CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL SPECIAL CONVENTION ISSUE – DAY 2 In recent years, fraternal organizations have struggled to gain and retain members, but the National Grange is turning that around. The president of the oldest agricultural organization in the United States reported a year of growth and action during her annual address … Continue reading “National Grange President reviews past year of success, outlines plans for the future”
Welcome to Sparks!
 CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL SPECIAL CONVENTION ISSUE – DAY 1 The Grange members of the Western Region states (California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana) welcome you to the Silver State in Sparks, Nevada for the 156th Annual Session of the National Grange!  In keeping with the theme “Grange: Making A … Continue reading “Welcome to Sparks!”
We Need More Spectrum to Make Rural 5G a Reality
Walk around most cities in America and what will you see? People on their phones. Every second of the day, we’re making calls, sending texts, and writing emails. In 2022, we can be both on the move and online, and city dwellers make it look easy. From a city perspective, wireless connectivity is in full … Continue reading “We Need More Spectrum to Make Rural 5G a Reality”
National Grange announces new partnership with Member Deals
We are excited to announce our new partnership with Member Deals! Now you’ll have access to exclusive savings on theme parks, hotels, attractions, movie tickets, tours, shows & more. Be sure to visit often as new products and discounts are constantly being added! Scan to access savings Disney World Universal Orlando Resort Sea World … Continue reading “National Grange announces new partnership with Member Deals”
National Grange Guide to 2023 Contests
The National Grange Junior, Youth, Lecturer, Communications, and Legislative Departments have combined their contests into one Guide to Contests for the year! With information from the Junior Ambassador Program and the Lecturer’s Quilt Block Contest to the Public Relations contest and the new Grassroots Activism Award, there is a LOT of information and plenty … Continue reading “National Grange Guide to 2023 Contests”
Wonderama Interview with Bryce Danko
Learn how Bryce became a super young firefighter in his community and what he is up to at the National Grange on this weekend’s episode of Wonderama!! Visit nationaljuniorgrange.org to learn how the Grange is making a positive impact across the nation!
Opinion: The SEC’s new climate disclosure rule could harm our nation’s food supply chain
For more ag news or opinions, visit www.Agri-Pulse.com. Federal regulators like the Securities and Exchange Commission are rarely on the minds of America’s family farmers. Unfortunately, this could soon change as the SEC is hawking a proposal that will directly affect rural communities and farmers across the country if enacted. The SEC’s proposed rule requires public … Continue reading “Opinion: The SEC’s new climate disclosure rule could harm our nation’s food supply chain”
Congress Must Act if Rail Labor Negotiations Fail
Rail carriers and rail labor have until September 16 to reach an agreement on compensation to prevent a lockout or strike. Both sides are in National Mediation Board mediation. Should these negotiations fail, the National Grange and thirty food and agriculture groups are asking Congress to intervene to prevent interruptions in rail shipments during  the … Continue reading “Congress Must Act if Rail Labor Negotiations Fail”
National Grange President, Betsy Huber is interviewed by Wonderama TV host, David Osmond
National Grange President, Betsy Huber is interviewed by Wonderama host, David Osmond. The Grange participated in the Wonderama season 7 kick-off and talking to those in the city about agriculture facts and careers as well as our wonderful organization. Several of our members were interviewed for the national program and National Grange President Betsy … Continue reading “National Grange President, Betsy Huber is interviewed by Wonderama TV host, David Osmond”
Immunocompromised Individuals Need Additional COVID Protection
As many as seven million immunocompromised people in the U.S. currently have limited options for protection against COVID-19. These include those with organ transplants, cancer, HIV and many autoimmune diseases. The National Grange joined Healthy Women and other national patient advocacy groups to urge Food and Drug Commissioner Califf to explore additional vaccine and treatment … Continue reading “Immunocompromised Individuals Need Additional COVID Protection”
The Grange takes to the street of NYC to be part of the Wonderama season 7 kick-off
The Grange is took to the street of NYC this week to be part of the Wonderama season 7 kick-off and talking to those in the city about agriculture facts and careers as well as our wonderful organization. Several of our members will be interviewed for the national program and National Grange President Betsy … Continue reading “The Grange takes to the street of NYC to be part of the Wonderama season 7 kick-off”
National Grange Supports Rail Shipping Reforms
The National Grange joined 89 other agricultural groups in a letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee supporting the Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act. The Act would help to balance the scales for agricultural shippers when dealing with rail carriers by allowing private car owners to charge demurrage fees to rail shippers, … Continue reading “National Grange Supports Rail Shipping Reforms”
2022 Rural Voter Poll Results
 Morning Consult ran a poll among 1,004 rural voters, on behalf of National Grange focusing on barriers to care and participation in mental health care. Mental health care is an issue for rural voters and the survey identifies several unique obstacles to mental health care, including cost, accessibility, and awareness of help or treatment. … Continue reading “2022 Rural Voter Poll Results”
Grange Opposes Tax Hikes on Family-Owned Businesses in Budget Reconciliation
The National Grange and nearly 200 state and national signatories sent a letter to Senate and House leadership opposing tax increases on small, individually-owned, family-owned and closely-held businesses, farms and ranches. These new tax rates, which are being considered by Congress in its budget reconciliation negotiations, would be an increase in the Net Investment Income … Continue reading “Grange Opposes Tax Hikes on Family-Owned Businesses in Budget Reconciliation”
Grangers across the Mid-West Region joined together for the annual Midwest Grange Leadership Conference
Grangers across the Mid-West Region joined together for the annual Midwest Grange Leadership Conference at the beautiful Spring Valley Bible Camp in Muscatine, IA. Iowa State Grange set teams of Grangers out on Survivor Island to earn the Golden Granger award through different tasks and games that had to be completed by each team. … Continue reading “Grangers across the Mid-West Region joined together for the annual Midwest Grange Leadership Conference”
