Our Motto
In essentials; unity, In non-essentials; liberty, In all things; charity.
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.
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.
Empowering the Next Generation at the Rural Horizons Leadership Conference
The future of rural America lies in the hands of our youth. As leaders in agriculture and rural communities, you and I have a responsibility to provide opportunities for young people to develop their skills, expand their knowledge, and build networks that will serve them well in their future endeavors. To those ends, the Pennsylvania State Grange will host the upcoming Rural Horizons Leadership Conference; a unique event designed for the next generation of rural leaders.
This one-day conference will take place on Saturday, April 5, at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill and is open to all rural youth between the ages of 16 and 25. Our goal is to bring youth together who may already be involved in the Grange, Boy/Girl Scouts, 4-H, FFA, junior dairy and livestock associations and other rural leadership organizations. We also understand that in some areas, the opportunity to be a part of youth organizations such as these is not available, and we extend a special invitation to those youth. This will be a fantastic opportunity for young people to come together, share ideas, and gain valuable insights into the challenges and unseen opportunities found in rural communities today.
The conference will feature interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions on topics of critical importance to the next generation of rural advocates and decision-makers. We are pleased to welcome state and nationally renowned speakers to share their insight with our attendees. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are able to offer this incredible experience for just $20 per person. However, space is limited to the first 70 registrants, so I encourage interested youth to sign up as soon as possible.
The Grange has always been a champion for youth leadership, and this conference is another way we are investing in the future of our rural communities. I urge all Grange members to share this opportunity with young people in their circles and encourage them to attend.
Together, we can empower the next generation to lead with confidence, tackle rural challenges head-on, and ensure a bright future for agriculture and rural life. I look forward to seeing the impact this conference will have and the connections it will foster among young leaders from across Pennsylvania.
Let’s continue to cultivate leadership and strengthen our rural communities—one young leader at a time.
Registration deadline is Friday, March 14, 2025
Seating is limited, so register early!
The future of rural America lies in the hands of our youth. As leaders in agriculture and rural communities, you and I have a responsibility to provide opportunities for young people to develop their skills, expand their knowledge, and build networks that will serve them well in their future endeavors. To those ends, the Pennsylvania State Grange will host the upcoming Rural Horizons Leadership Conference; a unique event designed for the next generation of rural leaders.
This one-day conference will take place on Saturday, April 5, at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill and is open to all rural youth between the ages of 16 and 25. Our goal is to bring youth together who may already be involved in the Grange, Boy/Girl Scouts, 4-H, FFA, junior dairy and livestock associations and other rural leadership organizations. We also understand that in some areas, the opportunity to be a part of youth organizations such as these is not available, and we extend a special invitation to those youth. This will be a fantastic opportunity for young people to come together, share ideas, and gain valuable insights into the challenges and unseen opportunities found in rural communities today.
The conference will feature interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions on topics of critical importance to the next generation of rural advocates and decision-makers. We are pleased to welcome state and nationally renowned speakers to share their insight with our attendees. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are able to offer this incredible experience for just $20 per person. However, space is limited to the first 70 registrants, so I encourage interested youth to sign up as soon as possible.
The Grange has always been a champion for youth leadership, and this conference is another way we are investing in the future of our rural communities. I urge all Grange members to share this opportunity with young people in their circles and encourage them to attend.
Together, we can empower the next generation to lead with confidence, tackle rural challenges head-on, and ensure a bright future for agriculture and rural life. I look forward to seeing the impact this conference will have and the connections it will foster among young leaders from across Pennsylvania.
Let’s continue to cultivate leadership and strengthen our rural communities—one young leader at a time.
Registration deadline is Friday, March 14, 2025
Seating is limited, so register early!
Pennsylvania State Grange Hosts 152nd State Session
The Pennsylvania State Grange hosted their 152nd State Session from October 17-20 at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township, Butler County. Established in 1867, the National Grange is the oldest agricultural and rural advocacy organization in the United States. During the weekend, more than 275 Grange members participated in meetings, delegate deliberations on policy, and various contests and activities. A highlight of this year’s annual statewide gathering was a keynote address by Elizabeth Shumaker and Kathleen Bright from UPMC Wound Healing Services and UPMC Hillman Cancer Centers, which was held on Friday, October 18. Ms. Shumaker and Ms. Bright spoke about breast cancer in both women and men in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The convention host committee, on behalf of the State Grange, donated $2000 to benefit breast cancer research. In addition, more than $600 was contributed by members to the cause.
Delegates elected a new slate of State Grange officers, debated legislative priorities for the upcoming year, and discussed and planned for Grange activities in the future. Matt Espenshade, of Elizabethtown Area Grange #2076, Lancaster County, was selected to serve a second two-year term as President of the Pennsylvania State Grange.
State officers elected include:
Vice President/Overseer, Phil Vonada
Lecturer, Terry Murray
Steward, Andrew Kieffer
Assistant Steward, Bryce Danko
Lady Assistant Steward, Susan Snyder
Chaplain, Jodi Keith-Kensinger
Treasurer, Henry Seidel
Secretary, Debra Campbell
Gatekeeper, Kenneth Merritt
Ceres, Shae Smith
Pomona, Ashlan Smith
Flora, Isabella Boone
Executive Committee, Wayne Campbell
Delegates elected a new slate of State Grange officers, debated legislative priorities for the upcoming year, and discussed and planned for Grange activities in the future. Matt Espenshade, of Elizabethtown Area Grange #2076, Lancaster County, was selected to serve a second two-year term as President of the Pennsylvania State Grange.
State officers elected include:
Vice President/Overseer, Phil Vonada
Lecturer, Terry Murray
Steward, Andrew Kieffer
Assistant Steward, Bryce Danko
Lady Assistant Steward, Susan Snyder
Chaplain, Jodi Keith-Kensinger
Treasurer, Henry Seidel
Secretary, Debra Campbell
Gatekeeper, Kenneth Merritt
Ceres, Shae Smith
Pomona, Ashlan Smith
Flora, Isabella Boone
Executive Committee, Wayne Campbell
Granger of the Year

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.
“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.