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News & Updates \u00b7 Grasshopper 2026<\/p>\n

Standing Together: A Sincere Thank You to Our Neighbors and Leaders<\/h1>\n

Blessings and gratitude.<\/p>\n <\/header>\n\n

Malheur County and Harney County have stepped forward with $100,000 in combined support for Klamath County's Grasshopper 2026 Mitigation Program.<\/p>\n\n \n

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An incredible assist<\/h2>\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n

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

\n $100,000<\/span>\n

Combined regional support \u00b7 Malheur County + Harney County<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n

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An agricultural community is only as strong as its neighbors, and when faced with challenges that cross county lines, standing together makes all the difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Gene Souza, Chair, Klamath County Grasshopper Grant Committee<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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A sincere thank you to our county partners<\/h2>\n\n

An initiative of this scale requires dedicated local leadership. We extend our deepest thanks and blessings to:<\/p>\n\n

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  • Malheur County<\/strong>, for their swift advocacy and partnership.<\/li>\n \n
  • Harney County<\/strong>, including Commissioner Rob Frank<\/strong>, for their dedication to regional agricultural health.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n

    Your willingness to invest in Klamath County's mitigation efforts is a testament to the shared bond among Oregon's agricultural communities.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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    Deep gratitude to our legislative and local champions<\/h2>\n\n

    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:<\/p>\n\n

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    • Representative Mark Owens<\/strong>, whose invaluable, dedicated coordination behind the scenes was instrumental in bringing these counties together.<\/li>\n
    • The Klamath County Board of Commissioners<\/strong> \u2014 Commissioner Kelley Minty<\/strong>, Commissioner Derrick DeGroot<\/strong>, and Commissioner Andy Nichols<\/strong> \u2014 for their steadfast leadership and local support.<\/li>\n
    • Our State Legislative Delegation<\/strong>, who continuously advocate for our rural communities and agricultural security:\n
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      • Representative E. Werner Reschke<\/li>\n
      • Representative Emily McIntire<\/li>\n
      • Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson<\/li>\n
      • Senator Diane Linthicum<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n\n \n
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        To all of our partners, leaders, and neighbors: thank you for this incredible assist. Your collaboration is a true blessing, and we are profoundly grateful for your shared commitment to keeping Oregon agriculture thriving.<\/p>\n

        Klamath Irrigation District<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n