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

RTK Launches Brand Legacy - November 14, 2011

Be among some of the most storied family histories in Kansas by preserving your brand, your heritage and your family legacy. (full story)

Preserving the Historic Hills - July 7, 2011

The early morning light this late spring Monday has painted the rolling Smoky Hills on both sides of K-140 a vivid green. (full story)

Conservation Easement Incentive Act Introduced - June 24, 2011

Over 250 U.S. House of Representatives introduced legislation on May 24, 2011 to make the enhanced tax deduction for conservation easement donations a permanent law. (full story)

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...