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NATIONAL GRANGE NEWS Op Ed: The Time is Now for the Silent Majority to Speak Up In every city council chamber, statehouse, and congressional hearing room, decisions are being made that shape the future of our families, communities, and country. Yet far too often, those decisions are influenced by the loudest voices – not necessarily…
NATIONAL GRANGE NEWS Op Ed: Rural Americans Need PBM Reform Now Millions of rural Americans face a devastating health crisis. They suffer from high rates of chronic diseases yet face a severe shortage of accessible healthcare. Many are forced to travel significant distances just to reach the nearest hospital, often driving hours through remote areas. To compound…
NATIONAL GRANGE NEWS Op Ed: A Better Path: Why “Slash and Burn” Social Policy Fails Rural America Across America, we are seeing an alarming trend in policymaking – what I call the “slash and burn” approach. In an effort to cut costs, some leaders are gutting programs that support hardworking families, rural infrastructure, education, and…
NATIONAL GRANGE NEWS The National Grange issues statement encouraging fair and lasting trade agreements to protect rural livelihoods WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Grange continues to work on behalf of all Americans by serving as a nonpartisan voice in Washington, DC. We are carefully watching the ongoing conversations surrounding tariffs and a potential trade war…
NATIONAL GRANGE NEWS Op Ed: Common Sense, the missing ingredient in American politics, and what Congress can learn from Rural America In a country built on the ideals of unity and collaboration, it is disheartening to witness the growing divisiveness that is paralyzing American politics. Today, more than ever, we need common sense-not as a…
NATIONAL GRANGE NEWS The National Grange Issues Statement Supporting Bipartisan Year-End Health Care Agreement The National Grange Issues Statement Supporting Bipartisan Year-End Health Care Agreement, Including Historic Policy to Help Close the Rural Health Gaps in Cancer. “We are urgently calling on all lawmakers to vote yes on rural health.” The National Grange today issued…
NATIONAL GRANGE NEWS New National Youth & Junior Leadership Team Selected The 2025 Junior, Youth, and Young Adult Ambassadors were announced during National Grange Recognition Night on Friday, November 15th. This announcement celebrated the remarkable individuals selected to represent the Grange at the national level in the coming year. 2025 Junior Grange Ambassadors This year,…
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Agriculture and Food Farmers to receive $8 billion for harvest and fuel relief The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make $8 billion available for one-time payments this harvest season to provide relief during temporary market disruptions and increased input costs. Commodity-specific payment rates for Title I commodities (row crops) will be released in…
Agriculture and Food Farm bill clears Senate Ag Committee The Senate Agriculture Committee passed the farm bill September 16 on a vote of 12-11 along party lines. The legislation now heads to the full chamber for consideration as farmers and ranchers continue to press for passage of critical ag policy. The bill stalled in committee…
Agriculture and Food Grange urges passage of the Senate farm bill The National Grange joined 263 farm, ranch, food, conservation, research, education, rural, and other groups to urge the Senate Agriculture Committee to expeditiously pass the Agriculture Act of 2026 in a bipartisan manner. The letter to Chairman Boozman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Klobuchar (D-MN)…
Agriculture and Food Senate farm bill action expected Farmers and ranchers have been anticipating Senate action on farm bill 2.0 for a while. The House passed its version of the legislation in May. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Boozman has postponed action in his committee while he attempts to resolve a few issues in the House…
Agriculture and Food Senate farm bill draft unveiled Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) this week released the long-awaited farm bill 2.0 discussion draft for consideration by his fellow senators. The bill touts boosting support for a wide array of agriculture producers, enhancing transparency of fertilizer markets and foreign land ownership, modernizing USDA loan…
Agriculture and Food House passes farm bill The House of Representatives passed H.R. 7567, the “mini” farm bill 2.0, by a bipartisan vote of 224-200. The legislation updates federal programs not dealt with in legislation passed into law last year. Congress had not completed a full, five-year farm bill since 2018. The bill’s E15 provision…
Agriculture and Food Farm bill heads to House floor vote The National Grange joined a group of 451 national and state organizations representing a broad cross-section of the agriculture community to urge swift passage of Farm Bill 2.0 by the House. While the commodity support and crop insurance sections of the farm bill were adopted…
Agriculture and Food Washington celebrates National Agriculture Day American agriculture was in the spotlight on March 24 as the nation’s capital celebrated National Ag Day. An annual highlight of Ag Day is the celebration at the Department of Agriculture (USDA) headquarters. This year’s event drew the largest crowd at the USDA in many years. Participants…
Agriculture and Food Farm bill 2.0 starts moving on the Hill The House Agriculture Committee will begin markup of the “skinny” farm bill (the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026) the week of March 1. This action is intended to complete action on the overall farm bill, which began with several titles of…
Agriculture and Food Dueling plans for more farmer aid Ranking Democrat Angie Craig (MN) and several of her colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee plan to introduce sweeping legislation that would provide another $17 billion in economic relief to financially strained farmers, delay cost changes in SNAP food aid, and end the administration’s across-the-board tariffs.…
"Made in Our Town" Gift Boxes
"Made in Our Town" Gift Boxes Create and sell gift boxes featuring locally made products, such as handmade soaps, jams, or crafts. These boxes can be marketed for holidays, birthdays, or welcome gifts for new residents. Profits can support the Grange or a community improvement project, while the initiative promotes local artisans and producers.
Resources Needed: Boxes, packing materials, and partnerships with local producers. A Grange hall can serve as the assembly and pickup location. Without a hall, partner with a local store or café as the distribution point. Volunteers can curate items, assemble boxes, and manage orders.
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