Progressive Granges
National Grange Inertia in addressing sustainable agriculture practices continues to hamper recruitment of new members.
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Progressive Granges in California 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. |
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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 | Contact Information |
What's Going On |
| Anderson Valley Grange |
Contact: Rainbow
Email Rainbow |
Anderson Valley Variety Show, Local Foods, 100% Photo Voltaic Solar, many community activities
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Town Square Meeting, Talent shows, Monthly Breakfasts, Aromas Live Concert Series, Talent Shows, Candidates Night, Garden Tour
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 Bayside Grange #500 |
Contact: Jack Surmani
Suzanne Guerra Bayside Grange 2297 Jacoby Creek Rd. Bayside Email Jack Email Suzanne 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"
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| Freshwater Grange #499 |
Contact: James Floss
Freshwater Grange # 499 Post Office Box 6153 Eureka, CA 95502 Email: www.jfloss.com/grange |
Breakfasts, contra dances, community events. |
| Indian Valley Grange |
Contact: Ken KD Donnell |
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Marshall Grange
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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,
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 Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange |
Contact: Ken Dickerson |
Demonstration Organic Garden, Community Dance, Regular Meetings, Support for Organic Farming Groups
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reflect a progressive agenda for the diverse kinds of programing and unique relationships to their communities. 