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.
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 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.
Pennsylvania State Grange Endorses
Espenshade, Detwiler
For Penn State Ag Trustee
The Executive Committee of the Pennsylvania State Grange has announced its endorsement of Matthew D. Espenshade and Valerie L. Detwiler for election to the Penn State University Board of Trustees, representing the College of Agricultural Sciences.
Pursuant to the Charter and Bylaws of the University, six trustees are elected by delegates of the organized agricultural societies or associations in the Commonwealth. Trustee terms are staggered so that the terms of two trustees expire each year. The procedures for the election of trustees by agricultural delegates are set forth in the Elections Appendix to the Bylaws.
The 2025 Penn State Agriculture Trustees election will be held May 8 in University Park. Delegates selected by Subordinate and Pomona Granges will caucus with others from their respective counties at noon on Tuesday, April 8.
Pursuant to the Charter and Bylaws of the University, six trustees are elected by delegates of the organized agricultural societies or associations in the Commonwealth. Trustee terms are staggered so that the terms of two trustees expire each year. The procedures for the election of trustees by agricultural delegates are set forth in the Elections Appendix to the Bylaws.
The 2025 Penn State Agriculture Trustees election will be held May 8 in University Park. Delegates selected by Subordinate and Pomona Granges will caucus with others from their respective counties at noon on Tuesday, April 8.
Update: May 2025 Espenshade Elected - Detwiler Re-elected
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.
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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. |