National Grange

On Aug. 6, the National Grange welcomed Austin Miller to the D.C. headquarters as the new Program Assistant for the 145-year-old nonprofit, fraternal advocacy organization focusing on rural America and agriculture.

On July 6, the National Grange welcomed Grace Boatright as the new Legislative Director of the 145-year-old nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization.

The National Grange is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the creation of the Public Land-Grant University System, established under the Morrill Act of 1862, by gathering information from their members who are Land-Grant alumni for recognition.

The National Grange, America’s oldest advocacy organization for agriculture, said Friday it is optimistic about the progress on the 2012 Farm Bill after the Senate version passed 64-35 Thursday.

The National Grange today lauded President Obama’s decision to sign an Executive Order that will make broadband expansion up to 90 percent cheaper and faster for those along federal lands and roadways.

OPINION PIECE: The unique hardships and challenges faced by farmers and ranchers are rarely discussed, yet the contributions they make to society and the global economy as whole are unmatched by any other industry.

The National Grange cheers the DOL's decision to pull youth farm labor regulations, saying such regulations would have eliminated countless opportunities for youth to continue their work on family farms.

The recent FCC application withdrawal for the proposed AT&T/T-Mobile merger will significantly delay the build-out of rural broadband, the National Grange said Friday, and further put rural Americans behind their urban and suburban counterparts.

The National Grange spoke against proposed regulations by the U.S. Dept. of Labor that would limit the ability of teens to assist in farming operations across America, calling the proposal “destructive” to the agriculture industry.

During his annual address, National Grange President Edward Luttrell advanced the Grange's platform regarding USPS reforms, rural broadband expansion, cutting spending and more.