About Us

The Ranchland Trust of Kansas works with landowners to conserve privately owned grazing land.
We have an eight-member statewide Board of Directors and three staff. The Board makes policy decisions and sets the organization's strategic course and the staff carries out day-to-day work to achieve our mission.
Our mission is to preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.
Established in 2003, RTK is an affiliate of the Kansas Livestock Association.
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In the News

News Release: RTK launches second annual photo contest - May 2, 2013

The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) invites professional and amateur photographers to submit photographs for its second annual photo contest to showcase the natural beauty of ranching and grazing lands across the state. (full story)

RTK Position Announcement: Associate Director - May 2, 2013

Summary of Position: The Associate Director coordinates day-to-day administrative duties, projects and initiatives of the Ranchland Trust of Kansas. Primary responsibilities for this position include marketing, development, outreach and education to landowners (full job description)

How You Can Help

Support Kansas ranchland by donating to the Ranchland Trust of Kansas.

RTK is a 501(c)(3) organization, and your membership and contributions are fully tax-deductible to the amount allowed by law.

To donate to RTK, please visit our donation page.

Our Vision

The Ranchland Trust of Kansas has a vision that drives our commitment and guides our initiatives as an organization.

What We Do

Land trusts hold, manage, and administer conservation easements from landowners who desire to preserve the conservation values and open spaces of their land. RTK is authorized in its bylaws and IRS filings to acquire, own, hold, protect and...