Good Day! magazine: Volume 9, Issue 2 - July 2025 by National Grange

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What’s Inside? The resurgance of farmers' markets across the United States is bringing fresh, local produce directly to the consumer. Also inside: • Grange member receives National award. • Project Sustenance takes root across the country • Grange Foundation presents Ernestine Keiser Memorial Scholarship • How to create a Performance Improvement Plan for your Grange • Recipes feating nature's brain candy: blueberries • and more! A quarterly publication of the National Grange

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Farmers’ markets have grown from humble colonial beginnings into a powerful force reshaping how Americans eat, shop, and connect with their communities. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the scene, you’ll discover why these markets matter now more than ever. Photo via AdobeStock

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WHAT’S THE GRANGE? The National Grange was founded as a fraternal organization for farm families in 1867 – opening its doors to men and women equally from the start. From rural free delivery of mail to the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people, Grange has influenced many aspects of American life and culture. Today, we continue to advocate for rural Americans and those interested in all areas of agriculture – including those who just like to eat – and our local Granges provide millions of dollars and hours of service to their neighbors annually. Each Grange operates as a grassroots unit, taking on projects most appropriate for their communities and advocating based on their members’ beliefs.

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PRESIDENTIAL Perspective Christine E. Hamp

Make it Fun. Make it Work. Make it Yours. If you’re waiting for right now, that means being bold, being creative, and permission – here it is. being responsive. Your programming and I’ve seen Granges thrive because they lean into what your outreach must be makes their community unique – coastal fishing towns tailored to your community organizing clean-ups and boat blessing ceremonies, and your members. As mountain communities hosting preparedness events, such, do what works for small towns reviving county fairs and tractor pulls. I’ve your Grange. Please. Not seen members light up when their Grange becomes the what you think someone place where stories are shared, problems are solved, else would want you to do. and people laugh. Not what the Grange down Yes, we are rooted in purpose, ritual, and principle. the road is doing. Not what worked 20 years ago. What But joy, relevance, and energy are not threats to our works now – for your community and your members. identity – they are signs of life. And if we want to grow, You don’t need to wait for a directive from National, we must give ourselves permission to experiment, State, or county-level evolve, and engage on our leadership to act on creating terms. engaging and innovative The success of the National Here’s the truth: the success programs or service projects. of the National Grange begins Grange begins in your The beauty of the Grange – in your Grange. It begins when since its founding in 1867 – Grange. It begins when your your members feel ownership. has always been that it’s built It begins when the work matters members feel ownership. from the ground up, not the and when the experience is top down. The local Grange It begins when the work something people want to be is the heartbeat of our Order, matters and when the part of. and it’s yours to shape So, to every local Grange experience is something So, make it fun. Make it leader, every longtime member, work. Make it yours. people want to be part of. every curious newcomer: Want to host a chili cookyou are not only allowed to off that brings the whole town shape your Grange – you are together? Do it. Thinking of expected to. You are the architects of our future. Don’t starting a community garden or reviving your Grange wait for a map. Build the road. hall as a live music venue? Go for it. Want to partner Create something your community is proud of. Make with your local school or library on a youth leadership it engaging, make it relevant, and yes, make it fun. program or history night? Fantastic. Want to meet over Because when people feel connected, when they coffee and cinnamon rolls instead of formality and feel empowered, when they feel joy, they come back. fatigue? I love it. I’m not here to micromanage you – I’m here to cheer And when that happens, the Grange isn’t just surviving – it’s thriving. you on. So let me say it again, louder this time. Make it fun. Too often, we fall into the trap of thinking tradition means rigidity. But the Grange has endured for almost Make it work. Make it yours. I’m with you every step of the way.I’m with you every 160 years not because it stayed the same, but because it adapted to the needs of the people in the room. And step of the way.

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Grange leader awarded for dedication to rural seniors by Philip J Vonada

National Grange Communications Director The American Society on Aging has awarded Joan C. Smith with the esteemed Gloria Cavanaugh Award for Excellence in Training and Education. This honor recognizes an individual or program making significant contributions to training and education in the field of aging—a mission Joan has pursued with extraordinary passion and purpose. Smith has been a dedicated Granger for many years, as well as an avid and passionate supporter of rural communities, education, and outreach. Smith led the National Grange team behind the Reaching Rural Surgical Seniors campaign, an initiative aimed at empowering older adults in rural communities with vital healthcare knowledge and tools. With funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), the program focuses on helping seniors and their caregivers prepare for surgery, navigate complex medical systems, and recover safely at home. With her organizational and motivational skills, combined with decades of experience in service and leadership, she mobilized the Grange network nationwide, building an educational campaign that reached more than 300,000 individuals in under a year, doubling the original two-year outreach goal. The campaign’s resources are practical, inclusive, and accessible. They include pre- and post-surgery brochures with guided question prompts, six short instructional videos, Spanish-language versions of all materials, and downloadable presentation kits. These materials teach older adults how to communicate clearly with healthcare providers, prepare homes for recovery, and engage loved ones in care planning. Although the program has officially wrapped up, materials remain available at seniorsurgeryguides.com. “Joan Smith’s recognition with the Gloria Cavanaugh Award from the American Society on Aging is a proud moment not just for her but for all of us who believe in the power of education to strengthen rural communities, said National Grange President Christine E. Hamp. “Through the Reaching Rural Surgical Seniors program, Joan has demonstrated how thoughtful, targeted training can improve lives and bridge critical gaps in care for older adults. Her work embodies the Grange spirit of service, innovation, and community-driven progress.” Community involvement played a prominent role in the campaign’s success. Joan led a team of local Grange members across the country who served as peer educators, distributing materials at churches, libraries,

Joan C. Smith, second from left, poses with ASA Board member Najja Orr (left), ASA President & CEO Leanne Clark-Shirley, and Board member Simona Valanciute. Photo provided

gyms, public spaces, clinics, and senior centers, as well as setting up display booths at fairs, local events, and in their own Grange Halls. This grassroots model ensured that vital information reached the people who needed it most. “The National Grange and I are greatly honored to have been selected to receive the 2025 Gloria Cavanaugh Award from the American Society on Aging. I am very proud of Grangers across the nation who have embraced the program... Thank you.” said Smith. She credited her expert leadership team, including Dr. Laurie Anne Ferguson, Dr. Jennifer Walker, and Ms. Olivia Casey, for their dedication and innovation. Smith’s exemplary leadership, resonant empathy for rural seniors, and passionate commitment to education have created lasting change. Her work not only supports individual wellness but strengthens entire communities— ensuring older adults are prepared, informed, and empowered to age with dignity and independence. Smith accepted the award at the On Aging 2025 Conference in Orlando, Florida, in April. Congratulations, Joan! The Gloria Cavanaugh Award is supported by the John A. Hartford Foundation. The American Society on Aging (ASA) is a leading national organization in the field of aging, dedicated to advancing the well-being of older adults and those who work with them. Founded in 1954, ASA is a multidisciplinary community of professionals, including practitioners, educators, administrators, and policymakers, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and advocacy in aging.

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Mica Flats Grange Hops Into Action for Easter Fun and Fellowship A “Share Your Project’s Story” submission by Bonnie Mitson & Randee Farmer

National Grange Community Service Co-Directors Thank you to Mica Flats Grange #436, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for being the first to submit the electronic SHARE YOUR PROJECT'S STORY form

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nationalgrange.org/our-values/ community-service. Details of their

Grange's recent Easter Bunny Hunt are shared below. It is our hope that by sharing a project’s story, details might be helpful suggestions to other Granges on future projects. Thank you and great work, Mica Flats Grange! Project Name: Easter Egg Hunt

Grange: Mica Flats Grange #436, Idaho Approximate Hours Expended:

Members: 70+ hours (7 members)

Non-Members: 25+ hours (8 non-members, including 5 4-H members) Attendees: 60 The Goals of this project were to (1) create a family fun activity to attract young new members; (2) engage old and new

The poster used to advertise the Mica Flats Grange Easter Egg Hunt. Image provided

Grangers through the formation of an annual Easter Egg Hunt; and (3) work in partnership with other community groups for a successful event; i.e., Jolly Workers 4-H Club and the local Fire District, and a local business, Calypso Pizza, was the event's sponsor. Publicity included Mica Flats Grange Facebook page,

micaflatsgrange.org website activities post, North Idaho

News Facebook page, and KXLY News website event page. Posts were made from one month to two weeks prior to event date. Members were encouraged to "like" the pages, as that increases visibility and circulation. Fliers were created, distributed, and posted at the Grange Hall and with various groups including Happy Family, 4-H Jolly Workers, Fit and Fall Proof, Pinochle, and area churches. Banners were hung on the exterior of the Grange Hall. Event was, of course, publicized enthusiastically by word of mouth.

Prep of the outdoor egg hunt area started two weeks prior to the event by picking up pine cones. Using colored ground flags, the areas for the four age groups were marked off on the day before the event. Additionally, day before the event activities included (1) securing parking lot for participants use; and (2) collecting supplies at the Grange Hall (so any last minute needed items could be realized and fulfilled). 1,000 plastic eggs were stuffed with small toys and candies.

24 Golden Tickets were randomly included in eggs to be

exchanged for a stuffed bunny or chocolate rabbit. Only one Golden Ticket prize could be claimed per participant. The day of the Egg Hunt arrived and the work continued. With the wonderful help from the 4-H members, filled eggs were placed everywhere in the four marked age group areas, keeping in mind no hard candy-filled eggs for Groups 1 & 2 and fewer eggs for Group 1. (Group 1: ages 1-2; Group 2: ages

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Grange kicks off celebration for America’s 250th with “Red, White and You” Campaign By Amanda Brozana National Grange Membership & Leadership Development Director The Grange is a deeply patriotic institution. This ideal was sewn into its identity from the founding vision of an organization that would mend a tear in the American fabric and build a stronger union. Today as the U.S. is preparing to celebrate the 250th birthday of our nation, the call to honor this milestone comes both personally and to each chapter through the Grange’s “Red, White and You” Campaign. Earlier this year, National Grange President Chris Hamp established the America’s 250th Grange Workgroup to provide suggestions and assist in directing pieces of the Grange’s celebration activities. First up is the collection of photos of members dressed in red, white or blue to create an American flag photo collage.

Celebrating Red, White & You! Get out your red sweater. Or your white shirt. Or your blue dress. It’s time to show your patriotism and become part of the Grange’s American flag collage. It’s simple: Wear a shirt, dress or outfit of primarily one of the three colors, then take a photo on a smartphone or digital camera and submit it at https://grange.biz/redwhiteyou. Provide as high-quality an image as you can. Submit by December 4, 2025. The collage image with a celebratory message will be available starting January 2026.

In the fall, the America’s 250th Grange Workgroup will produce a coloring page that Granges can use as they see fit – from engaging Junior members in a discussion about American values and providing the page for younger children to sponsoring a local school contest. “We want to make the options flexible to fit each Grange’s needs,” said workgroup chairwoman Lois Barber, of Kansas. You’ll also find recipes in upcoming issues of Grange Today!

and on the soon-to-launch Grange Engage platform. These recipes, that “strike a chord as American staples or celebrating the best of American agriculture,” according to Barber, will be pulled from Grange cookbooks and contests. Granges at all levels are also encouraged to use the American Flag Junior Passport as inspiration for a Lecturer’s Program or even a community event. (Can be found at https:// www.nationaljuniorgrange.org/junior-grange-passport/) The workgroup is also suggesting each Grange hold a picnic or fellowship event to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as Americans to assemble, discuss and pursue happiness. They also encourage Granges to continue to honor veterans in the ways that fit their membership and community – holding a presentation or recognition event, offering discounts at Grange events, or presenting Quilts of Valor to name a few. Hamp said the contests and activities are an excellent way to participate “out loud,” but she is also encouraging members and citizens of the nation to go much further. “Celebrating the nation’s semiquincentennial is not just about doing so in our halls or our meetings. It’s about living every day as a citizen committed to the American ideals of liberty, democracy, justice, equality and self-determination,” Hamp said. Hamp has written the first of a series of op-eds on the importance of being actively engaged in the democratic process and living the American ideals, including engaging in and encouraging civility in our interactions with all. “If one does nothing else to celebrate 250 years of American freedom, independence and self-governance, every one of us should commit to civil interactions with others at all times, especially when we find we disagree,” Hamp said. Hamp encourages each member to read the op-eds as they are released and share them during meetings, with local news outlets, with the library and with friends and neighbors. More suggestions for semiquincentennial celebrations will be posted to the Grange Engage platform and in future Grange Today! issues. You can submit details of the way in which your Grange is celebrating through Grange Engage beginning in the fall.

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Farmers’ Markets: Bringing the Farm to the People

From humble beginnings as a necessary means to sell their goods, to today’s valueadded events, farmers markets have served as a way to connect the small-scale farmer to the consumer for hundreds of years.

Mountain Brook Vineyards, Tryon, North Carolina Photo via Megan Bucknall on Unsplash

A Recipe for Success: How a Performance Improvement Plan can help your Grange by Lillian Booth Secretary, California State Grange Master Instructor, California Commission on Peace Officers Standards & Training Granges far and wide are known for their dinners, food booths, and recipe books. Year after year, the recipes for making these wonderful events happen ensure the continued success and reputation of the Grange. In workshops and seminars, Granges discuss the need for a winning solution. “How do we attract new members?” is always the question. Ideas are tucked away in binders, some discussions are held of “what if?” - a few might implement the idea and make it a success. But while many like an idea, they don’t know how to start to put it into practice and manage it.

What does it take to make an idea become a successful event or project? Is it achieving the goals of the Grange, or is it just busy work? That is the question that needs an answer. The best way to achieve success in any event is to construct a plan. A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a tool for Grange leaders who want to help individual Granges. There is no one-size-fitsall with a PIP. This is individualized and created to address the specific needs of a Community, Pomona, or State Grange. Yes – State Granges need this too!

Creating a PIP

Having the “recipe” for success isn’t enough, you also have to have a plan to make the recipe better each time. Editorial Photo licensed via AdobeStock

Every Grange has something to improve. It can be interpersonal relationships, a new fundraiser, or increasing participation at meetings. Or it can be about how to add more fun to the Grange activities. There are steps to any successful recipe, from the ingredients to how it is prepared. There are also steps to designing a successful PIP.

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Those steps are: stating the purpose, creating the overall plan, setting goals, and establishing objectives to fulfill those goals, which is the “recipe.” However, you must write it down. If you don’t write it down, it doesn’t happen.

Purpose

What is the overall purpose, scope and direction of the PIP? This can be difficult to begin if you include too much information. Keep this targeted to the task at hand.

Plan

This is the overall outline to achieve the Purpose of the PIP. If there is a conflict in a Grange, the plan could outline areas where the Grange is under-performing, and also identify what happens if the plan is not completed. Example: The Community Grange shall work to improve the Grange brand image in the community to attract and retain new members to increase participation in the Grange. The Community Grange will comply with this plan in order to retain its Charter and be a Grange in good Standing. Conversely, this can also be written as a plan for a new project or to improve an existing one. Example: The Community Grange will enhance the brand image and food services at the County Fair to attract more customers and foot traffic.

Goals

The next step is to write the Goals to achieve the plan. Keep them within the scope of the plan. You can write several goals. Using the acronym of SMART Goals,

use these steps. Is the goal SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE, ACHIVEABLE, REALISTIC, and TIMELY. Create a goal for each step necessary to achieve the plan.

Objectives

There can be multiple objectives to achieve one goal. These are specific tasks written as a definitive statement pertinent to just this specific goal. Staying focused on simple statements for the objective is no easy task. Many times these are made complicated by our thought processes. Keep it simple. This is the list of “ingredients” for your recipe. When writing goals and objectives – don’t forget the fun!

Delivery

If a State Grange develops this PIP for a local Community Grange, the delivery of the plan is crucial. There should be conversations and visits well ahead of a final plan being delivered. There should be a proper understanding of the culture of that specific Grange. Enlist their ideas ahead of time. Co-writing with the Grange leadership will help create buy-in for success, so when the PIP is delivered and expected to be implemented, there are no surprises. The same approach applies to a Grange creating its own PIP for internal use. One of the constants in the Grange is allowing all members a voice. Using a PIP as an overall plan ensures that all members have an opportunity to create something that will benefit their Grange. A PIP can be created with five or six people, and then a draft can be brought to a meeting, allowing members to review it and make edits

before a final document is approved. It is essential that others outside of the initial group who contributed to the creation of the PIP have an opportunity to read and review it. When a group creates a plan, there is groupthink – you all know what you mean to achieve the final statement. However, others may read it and not have a clear understanding of what you were trying to achieve. Clear communication is an absolute. Using the PIP process and becoming proficient at it helps to organize the thoughts of many people into a cohesive, usable document. It is not a long process. It memorializes the ideas and creates a visual roadmap of where you want to take your Grange. As we say in California, it “keeps it between the navigational beacons.”

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White Balsamic

Blueberry, Corn, & Feta Salad

8 medium ears sweet corn 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, plus more for garnish 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Baked

serves 4

1. Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 inch of bottoms; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks; secure with kitchen string. Place in a stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak 20 minutes; drain. 2. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat about 20 minutes or until tender, turning often. Cut string and peel back husks. Cool slightly. Cut corn from cobs; transfer to a large bowl. 3. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, chives, salt and pepper. Pour over corn; toss to coat. Gently fold in blueberries and feta. Garnish with additional chives as desired.

Blueberry & Brie Cups

makes 15

1 box (15 count) mini phyllo shells (in the freezer section) 4 ounces brie cheese, rind removed (very important)

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped 2 tablespoons maple syrup

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange shells on a baking sheet. 2. Cut brie into ½ inch pieces. 3. Place cheese into shells, pressing gently to fill the shell, but not break it (the rind will be too hard to press into the shells without breaking). 4. In a bowl, mix together the blueberries, thyme, and maple syrup. 5. Top each cheese-filled shell with a small spoonful of the berry mixture. Be careful not to overfill the shells. 6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until berries start to soften and Brie is melted. 7. Remove from oven and serve with remaining blueberry mixture on the side.

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President’s Recipe

Blueberry

Focaccia

1 pkg (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 1 ¼ cups warm water (110 – 115 degrees) 1 tablespoon honey 3 cups all-purpose flour

serves 8

shared by President Christine Hamp

Bewitching

¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided ¾ teaspoons kosher salt 1 cup blueberries 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon olive oil

Blueberry Pancakes This has been a favorite pancake recipe in our house since the mid-1970s when my brother Mike brought the recipe home from grade school.

Ingredients: 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon baking powder

1. Pour ½ cup of water and honey into a large bowl, add yeast to dissolve. (5 minutes) 2. Add flour, ¼ cup oil, salt, and remaining ¾ cups warm water. Mix until smooth (batter will be wet.) Cover bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes. 3. Brush a 13x9-inch baking dish or a 12-inch diameter cast iron pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Pour batter into pan and gently spread dough with oiled hands. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Let rise until doubled, 30-40 minutes. 4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 5. Rinse and dry blueberries. Place blueberries on top of dough and press gently into the dough. Sprinkle with minced rosemary. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. 6. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes until golden brown.

1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons oil 1 egg 2 cups buttermilk ½ cup hot water Blueberries

Directions: 1. Mix dry ingredients. In a separate bowl beat egg and add oil, buttermilk and hot water and stir. Gently mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Stir in blueberries, as many as you wish. 2. As you stir in the blueberries (this is the magic part) say three times:

Gobble dee gook With a wooden spoon, The laugh of a toad At the height of the moon! 3. Pour batter, separated (roughly 1/3 cup) on a hot, oiled or buttered griddle. 4. Cook until you see little bubbles on top and the edges starting to firm up. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the pancakes are skyhigh fluffy and cooked through. 5. Top with butter, syrup, and more blueberries.

Do not flatten these pancakes, says Chris - the buttermilk makes the pancakes light and fluffy!

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