An incredible assist

As we navigate the challenges of the 2026 season, agricultural stewardship and community resilience remain at the heart of everything we do. This month, our basin has been blessed with an incredible demonstration of regional solidarity, collaborative leadership, and neighborly support.

We are thrilled to announce that both Malheur County and Harney County have generously stepped forward, agreeing to contribute $50,000 each to support Klamath County's Grasshopper 2026 Mitigation Program.

This vital support directly strengthens our mitigation efforts, protecting the rangelands, crops, and livelihoods of our local agricultural producers who are on the front lines.

A sincere thank you to our county partners

An initiative of this scale requires dedicated local leadership. We extend our deepest thanks and blessings to:

• The Malheur County Board of Commissioners and Kim Ross, for their swift advocacy and partnership.
• The Harney County Board of Commissioners, including Commissioner Rob Frank, for their dedication to regional agricultural health.

Your willingness to invest in Klamath County's mitigation efforts is a testament to the shared bond among Oregon's agricultural communities.

Deep gratitude to our legislative and local champions

Securing this crucial funding and coordination required immense work behind the scenes. We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated leaders who championed this effort and made it a reality:

• Representative Mark Owens, whose invaluable, dedicated coordination behind the scenes was instrumental in bringing these counties together.
• The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, including Commissioner Derrick DeGroot, for their steadfast leadership and local support.
• Our State Legislative Delegation, who continuously advocate for our rural communities and agricultural security:
  • Representative E. Werner Reschke
  • Representative Emily McIntire
  • Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson
  • Senator Diane Linthicum