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​Our Motto
In essentials; unity, In non-essentials; liberty, In all things; charity.
Our Mission
The Pennsylvania State Grange supports the local Granges to help members grow as individuals, unify their communities and create opportunity through legislation and community service.

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​Pennsylvania State Grange President Matthew Espenshade Elected to Penn State Board of Trustees
 
The Pennsylvania State Grange congratulates President Matt Espenshade on his recent election to serve on the Penn State Board of Trustees. On May 8, Espenshade, a seventh-generation dairy farmer from Lancaster County, was elected to serve his alma mater as a trustee representing the College of Agricultural Sciences. Espenshade graduated from Penn State with a bachelor’s degree in Dairy & Animal Science in 1995. He is the first sitting State Grange president to serve on the Board of Trustees since Sister Betsy Huber.
 
“I've always been impressed by how such a rather small window of time can have such an enduring impact on your life. I graduated from Penn State 30 years ago this May. Little did I know I would one day return to serve as a trustee of Penn State University. Thank you to all those who supported me during the election process, especially my Grange Brothers and Sisters and my fellow Farm Bureau members,” said Espenshade.
 
Espenshade operates Evergreen-Valley Farm alongside his father, Harvey, in Elizabethtown. They manage a 70-cow registered Holstein and Guernsey dairy herd and crop 250 acres, raising forages and corn. The farm has been owned and operated by the family since 1867. In addition to operating the family farm, he has served as the Pennsylvania State Grange president since 2022. Espenshade has been a passionate advocate for agriculture and has represented the Grange while speaking with legislators about key issues, served on the Lancaster County Blue Ribbon Commission for Agriculture, currently chairs the National Grange’s Conservation Committee and has served on the Elizabethtown FFA Chapter advisory board.
 
Espenshade will begin a three-year term of service on July 1, giving back to the university by sharing his experience in agriculture, organizational management, and business management.


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WHEN: August 1-3, 2025
Registration Deadline:  July 25
 
LOCATION: 

Frederick County 4H Camp Center
3702 Basford Road, Frederick, MD 21703
Located just minutes from The City of Frederick in the Catoctin Mountains near Jefferson, Maryland, everyone will appreciate the beauty and easy access from U.S. 15 with more than enough parking for all patrons.  This location is all inclusive to keep costs low.
PRICE: 
$100.00 per person-for those staying onsite at the Camp Center.
$50.00 per person-for those staying offsite in a hotel (you will be responsible for all off site arrangements and travel to and from the Camp Center).
 
Below is the registration form, as well as a link to see the facility where the conference will be held. 


Registration Form
Frederick County 4H Camp Center

 Granger of the Year

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During the 152nd State Session, the Pennsylvania State Grange recognized Bonnie Casselberry as the 2024 Pennsylvania State Grange Granger of the Year. This recognition is one of the highest honors bestowed by the Pennsylvania State Grange, and was announced during the All-Granger Banquet on Sunday evening, October 20.
“Bonnie is known across the state for her selflessness, as well as her dedication to her family, community and the Grange. We collectively congratulate her, and extend our gratitude for her faithful service,” said Matt Espenshade, President of the Pennsylvania State Grange.

Casselberry serves as the Liberty Grange #1780 Secretary. She is an Executive Committee member of the Lawrence County Pomona Grange, and has served as the Lawrence Junior Grange Leader, a program for Grange members between the ages of 5 and 14. “Bonnie Casselberry is an amazing daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and Granger. I am totally awed by Bonnie’s ability to get things done,” said Mary McMillin, a fellow member of Liberty Grange.
 

Bonnie has long been a dedicated Granger and advocate. She has spoken at public forums on critical Grange policy in regard to rapid and unchecked solar panel farm expansion. She has also been leading the effort to have the Liberty Grange Hall registered for tax exempt status, which is permitted by recent changes to the Pennsylvania fiscal code.

She has also been an avid fundraiser for Liberty Grange #1780, helping coordinate soup sales,
the annual Bunny brunch, and other events to support the community. Growing up active in the
Junior Grange herself, Bonnie led the effort to reestablish a County Junior Grange program, and
continues to be active today working with the Juniors.

Bonnie has been married for over 40 years to George Casselberry and they raised two sons
Georgie and Joe.


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On Friday, October 19, Lindsey Mauldin, Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Shapiro, was a
special guest speaker, who discussed state funding levels and the administration’s efforts to address the mental health issues and challenges in rural Pennsylvania. 

Pennsylvania State Grange announces Legislative Priorities

The updated Legislative Priorities for 2025-26 are now available.  Click on the button below to view. 
Click here to view the 2025-26 PA State Grange Legislative Priorities

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  • Upcoming Events
    • 153rd Annual Convention
    • Eastern Regional Leadership Conference
  • About Us
    • State Grange Officers
    • Contact Us
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    • Distinguished Grange Program
    • Grange in Action
    • Find a Local Grange
    • Grange Background & History
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    • Deaf & Community Services
    • Family Activities
    • History Committee >
      • Pennsylvania's First Grange - Eagle #1
      • Listing of Pennsylvania Granges (Charter Ledgers)
      • Charter Applications
      • Grange Records Preserved at PA State Archives
      • Brief History Slide Program
      • Published Histories
      • Historical Highlights by Terms
      • State Grange Annual Sessions & Honor Roll
      • Journals of Proceedings >
        • Journals of Proceedings 1873-1899
        • Journals of Proceedings 1900-1924
        • Journals of Proceedings 1925-1949
        • Journals of Proceedings 1950-1974
        • Journals of Proceedings 1975-1999
        • Journals of Proceedings 2000-Present
      • Newsletter Publications >
        • PA Grange News 1905-1909
        • PA Grange News 1910-1919
        • PA Grange News 1920-1929
        • PA Grange News 1930-1939
        • PA Grange News 1940-1949
        • PA Grange News 1950-1959
        • PA Grange News 1960-1969
        • PA Grange News 1970-1979
        • PA Grange News 1980-1989
        • PA Grange News 1990-1999
        • PA Grange News 2000-2009
        • PA Grange News 2010-2019
        • PA Grange News 2020-Present
      • Executive Committee Minutes
      • Officer Registers >
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        • Officer Registers 1900-1909
        • Officer Registers 1910-1919
        • Officer Registers 1920-1929
        • Officer Registers 1930-1939
        • Officer Registers 1940-1949
        • Officer Registers 1950-1959
        • Officer Registers 1960-1969
        • Officer Registers 1970-1979
        • Officer Registers 1991-2000
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