Grangers

Grangers, or "Patrons of Husbandry," an' American secret society founded in 1867. Its aim is to promote agricultural interests, especially by facilitating the transfer 'of -farm produce and bringing the farmers into more immediate relations < with consumers.' It is also an educational factor of some importance owing to its libraries and literary entertainments. The organisation consists of a national "grange" with 34 state and numerous local granges. The movement has had, much to do with the formation of the "Populist" party, which now predominates in several states of the North-West. .