Volume 2 | Issue 11 A publication of the National Grange
June 13, 2025
Reimagining Rural America – and the Grange That Builds It by Christine E. Hamp
National Grange President
You care deeply about equity, climate, community, and making a real impact. You want your work to matter, your voice to be heard, and your time to count. That’s exactly why the Grange is your advantage. Rural America isn’t dying. It’s evolving. And today’s changemakers aren’t waiting for permission – they’re building community, creating opportunity, and solving problems locally. And at the heart of that transformation stands the Grange. For almost 160 years, the Grange has been a cornerstone of rural life – a nonpartisan, community-rooted organization where neighbors gather to solve problems, develop leaders, and uplift one another. Today, that mission is more urgent, more needed, and more relevant than ever. The story of rural America isn’t one of decline – it’s about reinvention and reinvigoration. Families are returning to small towns in search of connection. Entrepreneurs are building businesses with broadband in
addition to barns. Communities where everyone once looked and acted the same are growing more diverse. And young people, when given the opportunity and proper support, are eager to shape the future of their hometowns. The Grange is the vehicle for this rural renaissance. As a Grange member, you’ll gain real leadership experience – not five years from now, but today. You’ll have opportunities to travel, attend national events, and collaborate with leaders and influencers from across the country. You’ll network with people of all ages and backgrounds who are doing the work – revitalizing towns, building community programs, and shaping public policy from the grassroots up. This is your space to launch projects, to learn by doing, and to build something meaningful and lasting in your hometown. You’ll gain skills that set you apart professionally – public speaking, organizing, advocacy, coalition
In This Issue Reimagining Rural America – and the Grange That Builds It . . . . . . 1 North Carolina Barnyard Livestock & Poultry “Save The Farm” Think Tank Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Grange Heirloom for June . . . . . . . 3 Keep It Simple: How Granges Can Thrive by Embracing Flexibility and Fresh Ideas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Register for National Grange Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Grange Member Benefit: Choice Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Grange Store: Junior Grange Pins & Grange Promotion Kit . . . . . . . . . 6
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