What is the Grange?

Also known as the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, the Grange has over 200,000 members in 2,700 cities in 37 states. Organized more than 144 years ago, the Grange is the nation's oldest national agricultural organization. The Abernethy Grange is a local grange first organized in 1904. Since that time, it has served the needs of the community of Oregon City.

The Grange is a fraternal family organization with an interest in agriculture, community service, education, and legislation.

For more information about the history of the Grange organization, please visit: http://www.nationalgrange.org/about/history.html