Progressive Granges

National Grange Inertia in addressing sustainable agriculture practices continues to hamper recruitment of new members.

Progressive Granges in California reflect a progressive agenda for the diverse kinds of programing and unique relationships to their communities.

They are fostering an older time tested method of sustainable agriculture that works with the land, watersheds, and fisheries. We share some common goals of supporting historic preservation, alternative energy, sustainable agriculture, building community, consensus problem-solving, folk music, healthy organic food, and conversation.

Individually, some rent to a variety of local nonprofits, or sponsor diverse programs of lecture, music and dance. Some have recycling programs, composting, or have installed alternative energy saving technology's.

The Grange Movement was a way to support farmers. Now, years later Progressive Granges across California are defining a new agenda.



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.


Grange Name

Contact Information


What's Going On
Anderson Valley Grange
Anderson Valley Variety Show, Local Foods, 100% Photo Voltaic Solar, many community activities
Contact: Rich Saxe
Jan Saxton









Town Square Meeting, Talent shows, Monthly Breakfasts, Aromas Live Concert Series, Talent Shows, Candidates Night, Garden Tour



Bayside Grange #500

Contact: Jack Surmani
Suzanne Guerra
Bayside Grange
2297 Jacoby Creek Rd.
Bayside












www.baysidegrange.org

Quarterly fantastic "Breakfast in Bayside", many non-profit fundraisers, wedding receptions, ballroom dancing, Bayside quilters, quilters guild, partnership with the Northcoast Growers Association - Community Alliance for Family Farmers.

Bodega Bay Grange # 777

Contact: Pat Rothchild




Two meetings a month, one business and one for fun. Fishing members have been called the "Farmers of the Sea"


Freshwater Grange #499
Contact: Laura Sullivan
Freshwater Grange # 499
Post Office Box 6153
Eureka, CA 95502





Breakfasts, contra dances, community events.

Indian Valley Grange

Contact:





Marshall Grange

 

 

Contact: Buzz Chernoff
Linda Chernoff





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,




Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange

Contact:

Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange # 503
1900 17th Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062










Demonstration Organic Garden, Community Dance, Regular Meetings, Support for Organic Farming Groups