About Us

The Ranchland Trust of Kansas works with landowners to conserve privately owned grazing land.
We have 11 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 Earns National Recognition

March 3, 2017

At a time of political change, one thing is clear and consistent: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love... (full story)

RTK Launches Sixth Annual Photo Contest

May 31, 2017

RTK invites photographers to submit photographs for it's sixth annual photo contest...(full story)

5K Run for the Brand comes to Beef Fest, August 19

July 18, 2017

Run for the Brand comes to Beef Fest for the fifth annual 5K and stick horse race for kids! (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.

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...