Grange Movement

The Grange Movement, founded in the United States in the 1860s, aimed to support farmers and improve their social and economic conditions. It promoted cooperative buying and selling to reduce costs and increase profits for its members. Grange members organized educational activities, social events, and political advocacy to address issues like crop prices and railroad regulations. The movement helped lay the groundwork for future agricultural organizations and contributed to broader reforms in rural America, emphasizing community, self-help, and the empowerment of farmers in a rapidly industrializing society.