HISTORY of GLF - In 1920, the New York State Grange, the Dairymen’s League, and State Farm Bureau combined to organize the Grange League Federation, or G.L.F. In 1964, this became what is today known as Agway, based in Syracuse. Other forms of cooperation for the Grange included life insurance, mutual fire insurance, and liability insurance. The formation of these cooperative plans gave farmers more market power in their transactions with dealers, buyers, and service organizations. The initial goal of aiding the farmer by using cooperative purchasing power in conjunction with social activities grew to encompass political and legislative concerns as well. The State Grange for New York, located in Cortland, holds annual meetings to consider legislation and public policy on agriculture. At the National Grange, in Washington, D.C., staff members administer policies established annually by democratic Grange processes at local, county, and state levels. . .
Posted on: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 23:10:19 +0000
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