National Grange

National Grange President Chris Hamp says there are many needs and challenges in rural America, and it’s important that those rural voices are heard.

According to studies compiled by the National Grange, rural Americans are disproportionately impacted by many health conditions, and one of the most serious conditions is cardiovascular disease.  Chris Hamp, President of the National Grange, says their work revealed that rural Americans struggle with cardiovascular issues more than their urban counterparts.  The why...

After the Farm Bill extension expired at the end of September, there was hope across farm country that a new piece of legislation would be crafted and approved before the end of the year.  At this point, it doesn’t appear the lame duck Congress will address the Farm Bill before breaking for Christmas.   Chis H...

It’s only been a year since Chris Hamp was elected President of the National Grange, but in that time, she’s worked hard to share with the farming community why the Grange is important in the 21st century.  Hamp noted that the Grange is there to encourage children, and young adults to be individuals and advocate for themselves.   “Long before...

New research, sponsored by the National Grange, sheds light on the rural-urban disparity in cancer mortality, diagnosis and screenings across the U.S.  According to the CDC, cancer deaths in rural areas is 14% higher than those in urban communities.   ...

Despite fraternal organizations nationwide struggling to gain and retain members, the National Grange says it is bucking that trend.  During the organization’s 156th Annual Convention in Sparks, NV, last month, Betsy Huber, President of the Grange announced membership grew more than 3% between July 2021 and June 2022, despite pressures from the pandemic.   Huber ...

National Grange President Betsy Huber recently joined the Alliance for Aviation Across America board of directors. Announced Monday, Huber will serve on the board, connecting agriculture and general aviation. "We are thrilled that Betsy Huber has joined the Alliance Board of Directors,” said Ed Bolen, President and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association and the President of the Al

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 well as the economic stability of U.S. fa ...

President of the National Grange, Betsy Huber, says the organization is looking to recapture its role as the voice of rural America. During the 155th Annual Session last month in Wichita, KS, Huber pointed out that a couple of generations ago the Grange was the premier advocacy group in D ...

For the first time in 20 years, the top three on the list of industries viewed most positively by Americans are 1.) farming and agriculture, 2.) the grocery industry, 3.) restaurants. Betsy Huber, president of the National Grange, says this is very encouraging news ...