Category: National Grange News
Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids Need Safe Volume Limits
Congress passed the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act in 1917. As FDA formulates new regulations for adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss, volume limits are necessary to prevent further damage from excessive noise. Click here to read the letter.
Huber Broadband Needs To Be Part of Sustainability Conversation
Story by Glenn Vaagen, PNW Ag Network As the Ag community works on improving sustainability and shrinking the industry’s carbon footprint, Betsy Huber says ensuring the latest technology must be part of the conversation. The President of the National Grange said sustainability means both preserving and conserving the soil, the water, the land, as … Continue reading “Huber Broadband Needs To Be Part of Sustainability Conversation”
Rural Communities Need 5G
Rural communities need 5G, the FAA needs to stop hindering their access to it All Americans deserve access to high-speed broadband service and 5G wireless will play an important role in achieving this national imperative. Unfortunately, an ongoing dispute between two federal agencies could block the deployment of this crucial technology to the very … Continue reading “Rural Communities Need 5G”
National Grange Supports Medicare Coverage for more vaccines for infectious diseases
Preventing infectious diseases with vaccines is critical to rural communities. Congress must remove financial barriers to vaccination for seniors under Medicare Part D. The more seniors must pay for their vaccines, the less likely they are to get vaccinated. Click here to read the letter.
Op Ed: Let’s Make Vaccines Affordable for Rural Seniors
Opinion Editorial: Betsy Huber, The National Grange If the pandemic should have taught us one thing, it is that older Americans need affordable access to vaccines. Unfortunately, Medicare has a system that doesn’t make that as easy as it should. Ironically, younger, employed adults typically pay nothing for vaccines, while those with Medicare, who are … Continue reading “Op Ed: Let’s Make Vaccines Affordable for Rural Seniors”
National Grange Supports Cattle Market Price Discovery and Transparency Act
The National Grange expresses its support for the Cattle Market Price Discovery and Transparency Act, a bill which will increase fairness in cattle markets and hopefully increase sales prices for producers and decrease purchase prices for consumers. Click here to read the letter.
6 new officers elected to serve National Grange
WICHITA, Kansas — On Friday, November 12, during the 155th Annual Convention of the National Grange, Betsy E. Huber of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, was installed as President of the oldest agricultural and rural advocacy organization in the country, after being elected to the position for a fourth term the day before. Huber, who was first … Continue reading “6 new officers elected to serve National Grange”
Peterson Farm Brothers visit convention
The Peterson Farm Brothers, known for their viral videos and songs, made an appearance at the 155th Annual Session of the National Grange on Thursday. Greg, the oldest of the Peterson brothers, hosted a workshop for the benefit of Grangers this afternoon. A fifth-generation Swedish farm family, the Petersons found a great deal of success … Continue reading “Peterson Farm Brothers visit convention”
Former FCC Chairman addresses Grange
At the 2021 National Grange Convention Advocacy Luncheon, attendees were introduced to speaker, Former Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai. Pai is a long time friend of the National Grange, and being invited to an in-person meal is something he was thankful to be a part of, especially in his home state of Kansas. “You … Continue reading “Former FCC Chairman addresses Grange”
Quilts of Valor given to local veterans
On Wednesday, November 10 the National Grange presented 13 Quilts of Valor at the 155th Annual Session, being held at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Wichita. “What a fitting tribute to be able to hold this on Veterans Day Eve,” said National Grange Lecturer Chris Hamp, who oversees this program. For the first time, non-Grangers … Continue reading “Quilts of Valor given to local veterans”
National President Betsy Huber’s interview previewing the 155th Annual Convention
National President Betsy Huber’s interview previewing the 155th Annual Convention on KAKE news.
National Grange Asks House Lawmakers to Pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
The National Grange and 42 organizations representing agriculture, education, health care, veterans, technology and small business are calling on Congress to permanently eliminate the digital divide. Click here to read the letter.
National Grange Welcomes the Appointment of Jessica Rosenworcel as FCC Chair
The National Grange welcomes the appointment of commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel to serve as chair of the FCC. The National Grange looks forward to working with Chair Rosenworcel to expand access to fast and reliable broadband throughout rural America. Click here to read the letter.
Grange Files Comments on Supply Chain Resiliency
The National Grange and 49 agricultural producer , commodity, agribusiness and food-related national organizations filed extensive comments with the Department of Transportation and the President’s Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force detailing recommendations to support resilient, diverse and secure supply chains. Click here to read the comment.
National Grange Files Pneumonia Vaccine Comments with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Committee
The National Grange filed comments with the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to urge release of new approved pneumonia vaccines as the flu and pneumonia season approaches. Click here to read the statement.
