The Grange Hall of Fame is accepting applications for the 2025 class of inductees. Beginning this year, the Hall of Fame is accepting two classes of applicants/inductees: "Grange Mentors & Distinguished Patrons of Husbandry” and “Community and Society Influencers." - Grange Mentors & Distinguished Patrons of Husbandry comprises Patrons of Husbandry, living and deceased, who have made a significant and sustained contribution to the Grange at the National level. - Community and Society Influencers is designed for Patrons of Husbandry, deceased or living, who have made a significant and sustained contribution to American culture and/or society, and the impact of which reflects favorably on the Grange. Learn more and submit your application for consideration here: https://www.nationalgrange.org/grange-hall-fame/ (fb)

Today is World Meditation Day. We celebrate the many ways individuals and communities can support mental well-being, and meditation is a powerful, accessible tool for just that. Meditation has been shown to: ✅ Reduce stress and anxiety ✅ Improve focus and clarity ✅ Enhance emotional resilience ✅ Promote better sleep ✅ Support overall mental wellness Whether you're taking five quiet minutes in the morning or joining a local meditation group, even small moments of mindfulness can make a big difference. Let’s take a deep breath, pause, and reflect on how we can care for ourselves and one another. Learn more about this important topic from The Mayo Clinic here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858 (fb)