The Grange in Canada traces the rise, spread, and eventual decline of the Patrons of Husbandry in Canada.
It surveys how a United States-born movement found a place in Canadian farming communities and the distinctive paths it took in provinces like Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes.
Using historical sources, the book explains the organizational structure, the seven degrees, and the blend of ideals and practical co-operation that guided the order. It also examines the Grange’s commercial ventures, its legislative efforts, and the factors that led to its gradual weakening over time, with attention to Ontario’s central role and the movement’s limited political influence.
- Where the Grange began in Canada and how it spread.
- The internal structure, degrees, and rituals described in context.
- Major attempts at co-operative ventures and their outcomes.
- Legislative efforts and the reasons behind the movement’s decline.
Ideal for readers of Canadian agricultural history, social movements of the 19th century, and readers seeking a factual account of an influential farming order in Canada.