THE LINDQUIST FAMILYThe Lindquist family of Brookville has two conservation easements with the RTK, protecting nearly 1,400 acres of land in central Kansas. The easements were made possible by three generations of the Lindquist family. Located along scenic Brookville Road between I-70 and Brookville, the easements consist of unbroken native grasslands, farmland and hay meadows.…
RTK LAUNCHES FOURTH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) invites professional and amateur photographers to submit photographs for its fourth annual photo contest to showcase the natural beauty of ranching and grazing lands across the state. The competition offers Kansans the chance to explore the many activities, seasons and faces of Kansas’…
LYNN GENTINE NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR By Samantha Weishaar, Associate Director Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK), a non-profit affiliate of the Kansas Livestock Association, recently named Lynn Gentine as executive director. She is a Kansas native from Little River, but has pursued many career opportunities across the U.S., including Las Vegas, Detroit and Montana. Her passion…
KANSAS LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD SEEKS NOMINEES Ranchland Trust of Kansas, Sand County Foundation and the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) are accepting applications until June 1 for the 2019 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. Given…
RTK SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUMMARY OF POSITION The Executive Director (ED) is a new full-time staff position that will be responsible for the professional leadership, management and growth of the Ranchland Trust of Kansas. The ED, working in concert with the Board of Directors, will move RTK forward in the development and implementation of internal…
The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) invites professional and amateur photographers to submit photographs for its seventh 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…
The Topeka Community Foundation will hold a community-wide fundraiser at Fairlawn Plaza in Topeka. The event will be at 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5 where nonprofit organizations set-up booths to connect with the community and potential donors. Approximately 165 nonprofit organizations in the Shawnee County community will participate this year, including…
Ranchland Trust of Kansas, Sand County Foundation and the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) are accepting applications until June 1 for the 2018 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 postmarked…
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2017 Contact: Samantha Weishaar at (785) 273-5115 or samantha@kla.org 5K Run for the Brand comes to Beef Fest, August 19 Run for the Brand comes to Beef Fest for the fifth annual 5K and stick horse race for kids! On the morning of August 19, come to The…
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Samantha Weishaar at (785) 273-5115 or samantha@kla.org RTK LAUNCHES SIXTH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) invites professional and amateur photographers to submit photographs for its sixth annual photo contest to showcase the natural beauty of ranching and grazing lands across the state. The competition offers Kansans the chance…
