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Wednesday, March 20, 2013 is this year's annual Ag Day at the Capitol.

On Sunday, February 10th, members of the Litchfield community are invited to attend a special Open House at Litchfield Grange Hall to learn about Litchfield Grange and the significant impact it can have in the community.

The Connecticut State Grange has established the 'Sandy Hook Angels Fund' through its foundation to help the families of the victims and students during the most troubling time in their lives.

The CT State Grange is proud to announce that Connecticut's Youth has placed first in the Northeast in the Grange Spirit Stick contest, and placed third at the National Grange Drill Team Competition held at the Northeast Grange Youth Conference.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 3, 2013) – During an address Monday to Grange members attending the organization’s annual Fly-In, Ranking House Democrat Collin Peterson warned we may be seeing “the last Farm Bill,” if the omnibus legislation even passes...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 3, 2013) – National Grange President Edward L.

Four Tag Sales in various locations across the state, with proceeds benefitting the Connecticut Food Bank

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 is this year's annual Ag Day at the Capitol.

The Connecticut State Grange is sponsoring a Leadership Workshop on Saturday, March 9th, from 10 AM to 2 PM, with guest presenter Carmen Brickner. The event will be held at Goodwill Grange Hall, 43 Naubuc Avenue, Glastonbury.

On Sunday, February 10th, members of the Litchfield community are invited to attend a special Open House at Litchfield Grange Hall to learn about Litchfield Grange and the significant impact it can have in the community.

The Connecticut State Grange has established the 'Sandy Hook Angels Fund' through its foundation to help the families of the victims and students during the most troubling time in their lives.

The 128th Annual Session of the Connecticut State Grange will be held Thursday through Saturday, October 18-20, at the Hartford Plaza Hotel, East Hartford.

Every July, Youth and Junior Grange members from the Northeast Region gather together for three days of competition, educational and fun activities.

The CT State Grange is proud to announce that Connecticut's Youth has placed first in the Northeast in the Grange Spirit Stick contest, and placed third at the National Grange Drill Team Competition held at the Northeast Grange Youth Conference.

The Connecticut and Rhode Island State Granges have announced they will be co-hosting an Old-Fashioned Grange Picnic to be held on Saturday, July 21, 2012.

Join the conversation on Wednesday, June 13th, as the Connecticut State Grange will be hosting an online chat beginning at 7:00 PM (EST).

The fifth annual Connecticut State Grange Let's Celebrate Day will be held June 10 at Cheshire Grange Hall, 44 Wallingford Rd. (one block east of the Town Hall), Cheshire.

The Connecticut State Grange warmly welcomed National Grange President Edward L. Luttrell for a town hall style meeting where topics of interest to the Grange and it's impact across the state were discussed.

Taking a cue from the old Dean Martin Roasts and Comedy Roast Specials as seen on television, the Connecticut State Grange will be honoring Prelli on Saturday, May 19, in a Comedy Roast at Cheshire Grange Hall.

In times with a tough economy and consumers rebuilding their confidence, the most important part of the Connecticut State Grange, its membership, is growing.

April has been declared "Grange Month" by the National Grange, and Community Granges across Connecticut are taking the opportunity to showcase the organization and its purpose, programs and activities.

The Connecticut State Grange, along with over 50 other organizations and state and federal agencies from across Connecticut, celebrated agriculture in Connecticut at the state's annual Ag Day at the Capitol.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 is this year's annual Ag Day celebration at the Capitol in Hartford, and the Connecticut State Grange will be participating.

Camp Maud Isbell Berger, located on scenic Park Pond in Winchester Center, CT is now accepting applications for its 57th camping season. While owned and operated by the Connecticut State Grange, Camp Berger is open to all children ages 7-14.

Monday, February 13, 2012 is a date that will go down in history for Wolcott Grange. It's the date that began a new chapter in the community as the family-oriented group reorganized and when the Connecticut State Grange reinstated their Charter.

Connecticut's Ekonk Community Grange recently received third place honors in the National Grange 2011 Community Service contest.

On Tuesday, Nov. 1, the National Grange filed suit against a New York City-based agri-business Brooklyn Grange, LLC, that has used the Grange name without authorization for trademark infringement and unfair competition.

During the 145th Annual National Grange Convention starting in Tulsa on Tuesday, Nov. 8 National Grange President Ed Luttrell will discuss Grange policies on the U.S. Postal Service reform, rural broadband expansion and the 2012 Farm Bill.

The 127th Annual Session of the Connecticut State Grange will be held Thursday through Saturday, October 20 - 22, at the Hartford Plaza Hotel, East Hartford.

The Connecticut State Grange is pleased to announce National Grange President Ed Luttrell and his wife Celia will be the National Representatives at the 127th Annual Convention of the State Grange, October 20-22 in East Hartford.

Featuring the Rare, World Famous Grange Wine

With Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene hitting Connecticut hard, many local Agricultural Fairs and other events have had to close their doors early, postpone, or cancel entirely. These events rely on Mother Nature to steer their fate.

Games such as the egg toss and kickball were enjoyed as the Connecticut and Rhode Island State Granges co-hosted an Old-Fashioned Grange Picnic as part of National Grange Nationwide Gathering Celebration held on July 16, 2011.

The Connecticut State Grange is proud to announce that Connecticut's Youth Drill Team has taken First Place honors at the National Grange Drill Team Competition held July 10 at the Northeastern Grange Youth Conference.

Edgar Hicks has been appointed to serve on the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) Advisory Committee of the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyard Administration (GIPSA).

The fourth annual Connecticut State Grange Let's Celebrate Day will be held June 12 at Cheshire Grange Hall, 44 Wallingford Rd. (one block east of the Town Hall), Cheshire. The Hall will open at 10:00 AM for viewing entries.

The 125th Anniversary of the Connecticut State Grange has been formally recognized by Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy via letter received on April 16.

Grange members and friends of the Grange from all across Connecticut laced up their bowling shoes for a good cause. Bowlers of all ages filled the lanes at Highland Bowl in Cheshire for the CT State Grange annual Bowl-A-Thon held on April 9.

Humorous videos, singing frogs, fun interactive activities and inspirational messages entertained the standing-room-only crowd at the Connecticut State Grange Rally.

April has been declared "Grange Month" by the National Grange, and Community Granges across Connecticut are taking the opportunity to showcase the organization and its purpose, programs and activities.