RTK Earns National Recognition

Ranchland Trust of Kansas Earns National Recognition Strong Commitment to Public Trust and Conservation Excellence Topeka, Kansas (March 3, 2017) – At a time of political change, one thing is clear and consistent: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 2003, Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) has been doing just that for…

RTK Launches Fifth Annual Photo Contest

The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) invites professional and amateur photographers to submit photographs for its fifth annual photo contest to showcase the natural beauty of ranching and grazing lands across the state. The competition offers Kansans the chance to explore and capture the many activities, seasons and faces of Kansas’ ranching tradition. Participants should…

Kansas Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees

Sand County Foundation, the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) and the Ranchland Trust of Kansas are accepting applications until May 29 for the 2016 Leopold Conservation Award. The $10,000 award honors Kansas farmers, ranchers and other private landowners who voluntarily demonstrate outstanding stewardship and management of natural resources. Applications for the award must be…

RTK Photo Contest Winners Announced

Ten winners have been announced for the Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) photo contest, which concluded September 1. “Each summer we invite photographers of all ages to submit photos that showcase the mission of RTK and Kansas’ ranching heritage,” said Samantha Weishaar, RTK associate director. The duration of the photo contest is from May to…

RTK Announces Next Generation Program

Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) is launching a new program for millennials. Associate Director Samantha Kohman, Allen, has announced the first Next Generation program will be this summer. RTK and Jim and Cathy Hoy are partnering on this new program, which will involve the next generation of conservation supporters learning about conservation easements and the…

RTK Develops New Program for the Next Generation

BY SAMANTHA KOHMAN While attending Land Trust Alliance (LTA) Rally in Providence, RI, this September, I went to a session titled “Engaging the Next Generation of Conservation Supporters.” This session was very inspiring and sparked my interest. I ended up coming home with many new ideas and programs to possibly implement at Ranchland Trust of…

Winners of RTK Photo Contest Announced

The winners have been announced for the Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) photo contest, which concluded September 10. Photos were to express the mission of RTK: “To preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.” “Each year we invite Kansas residents to submit photos that showcase the…

Do You Shop on Amazon.com?

Do You Shop on Amazon.com? Did you know that Amazon.com will donate a percentage of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the nonprofit organization of your choice, at no cost to you? Welcome to the easiest way to help the Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK)! On your first visit to smile.amazon.com, please consider taking a few…