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The Grange
The Grange is
an organization that works together to support farms, agriculture,
and on top of it all, women's rights. Back about two centuries ago,
the Grange was used to refer to large farming estates in England and
Ireland. The Grange got its name from the Latin word, Granum. Granum
means grain.
After the Civil War, America didn't have an adequate Department of
Agriculture. So The Grange was developed. The founding of The Grange
led to the development of a stronger voice in fighting for what people
believed to be right. Such as how farms should be run, decisions with
agriculture, and the amount of power women were given.
The Department of Agriculture was pushed up to cabinet status by the
president. Even
agricultural colleges were established. Have you ever wondered how
rural mail delivery became popular? Or how pure food legislation was
passed? Well, its because of the Department of Agriculture. Along
with the Department of Agriculture, the board program was put forth
to promote the benefits of rural life.
Women had little legal standing rights. There wasn't a political place
in the nations affairs for them either. In many states women were
not aloud to vote or even hold property of their own. The Grange stepped
in and was able to give women equal vote, a voice in new institution,
and early bodies of legislation was drafted and passed for women's
rights. If you haven't already heard of the Grange, or anything it
does, then you might be surprised to know that it is a pretty big
organization. The Unionville Community Fair was created by The Grange
in 1924. The idea came from a principal at Unionville School who had
wanted to start a farm products show that evolved the community. Do
you know about the Friends Meeting House in Unionville? Well, that
was also purchased by the Grange in 1949.
You'd be surprised with all that the Grange has to offer. Along with
all the meetings, organizations, and community service projects it
supports, The Grange offers a lot of activities for all ages. There
are a lot of educational opportunities, legislative input, and service
for members and fellowship.
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