Progressive Granges Discussions
Progressive Granges in California
Talk to a number of Granges around the state to see what they are working on. These Granges below reflect a progressive agenda, expanded programming and unique relationships to their communities.
Some rent to a variety of local nonprofits, or sponsor diverse programs of lectures, music and dance. Many Granges now integrate operational practices that are more sustainable including recycling programs, composting and alternative energy fixtures.
The Grange Movement after the Civil War was a way to elevate farmers up to the middle class. Now, Progressive Granges across California are defining a new agenda. They are fostering sustainable agriculture that understands that water for farms cannot be at the expense of fisheries. We also share some common goals of supporting historic preservation, alternative energy, building community, consensus problem-solving, folk music, healthy food, and conversation. How can we support you? Invite us for talks, visits, mentoring, or partnerships in this new era of sustainability and community building. The Change is the Grange.
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Grange Name |
What's Going On |
Contact Information |
| Anderson Valley Grange | Variety Show, Local Foods, 100% Photo Voltaic Solar, many community activities | Contact: Email Anderson Valley |
| Aromas Grange | Town Square Meeting, Monthly Breakfasts, Concert Series, Candidates Night, Garden Tour | Contact: Rich Saxe Jan Saxton Email Rich Email Jan |
| Bayside Grange #500 | Quarterly fantastic "Breakfast in Bayside", many non-profit fundraisers, wedding receptions, Bayside quilters, partnership with the Northcoast Growers Association – and the Community Alliance with Family Farmers- Humboldt | Contact: Jack Surmani Bayside Grange 2297 Jacoby Creek Rd. Bayside Email Jack www.baysidegrange.org |
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Bodega Bay |
Two meetings a month, one business and one for fun. Fishing members have been called the "Farmers of the Sea" | Contact: Email Pat Rothchild Email Pat |
| Freshwater Grange #499 | Contact: James Floss Office Box 6153 Eureka, CA 95502 Email: www.jfloss.com/grange |
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| Indian Valley Grange | Contact: Ken KD Donnell Email KD Marshall Grange | |
| Marshall Grange | Monthly Variety Show, Solar grange sign, active education in farmer issues, workshops, talks, lectures, information fairs, candidate debates, email newsletter, recreational classes, plant & craft sales. | Contact: Buzz Chernoff Linda Chernoff Email Buzz and Linda |
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Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange |
Demonstration Organic Garden, Community Dance, Regular Meetings, Support for Organic Farming Groups | Contact: Ken Dickerson Andy Wilson Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange # 503 1900 17th Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Email Ken 831 476-6424 Email Andy |
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