There is still time to enter the second annual Ranchland Trust of Kansas Photo Contest showcasing the natural beauty of ranching and grazing lands across the state. Photos should express the mission of RTK: “To preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.” Photos submitted may include…
Hosted by: Ranchland Trust of Kansas Run for the brand! In the romantic days of the Wild West cowboys were loyal to the brand. Riding for the brand meant you were a dedicated member of the ranch and part of the payroll. This year’s Beef Fest will feature a 5K run/walk, 1 mile run/walk, a…
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. The competition, open to anyone, offers Kansans the chance to explore the many activities, seasons and faces of Kansas’ ranching tradition. “We…
The winners have been announced in the first-ever Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) photo contest. RTK received more than 140 photos from 54 participants, 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.” “RTK invited…
VOLUNTARY CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO PROTECT NATIVE GRASSLAND IN CENTRAL KANSAS The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) recently completed the purchase of a voluntary conservation easement from Chester Peterson Jr. that will ensure his land will be available for agricultural production in perpetuity. Peterson of Lindsborg, KS, has granted a conservation easement to protect ranchland in…
RTK NOW ACCEPTING PHOTOS FOR FIRST-EVER PHOTO CONTEST The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) and Wolfe’s Camera of Topeka are pleased to announce a photo contest to showcase the natural beauty of the ranching and grazing lands across the state. The competition offers Kansans the chance to explore the many activities, seasons, and faces of…
VOLUNTARY CONSERVATION EASEMENTS CONSERVE NEARLY 1,400 ACRES NEAR SALINA The Lindquist Family of Brookville has granted two conservation easements to the Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK), protecting nearly 1,400 acres of land in central Kansas. RTK is an agricultural land trust affiliate of the Kansas Livestock Association, with a mission to preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage…
RTK LAUNCHES BRAND LEGACY PROGRAM Be among some of the most storied family histories in Kansas by preserving your brand, your heritage and your family legacy. Preserving Kansas’ ranching heritage is one purpose of the Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK). In keeping with this mission, we are excited to announce the creation of a new…
PRESERVING THE HISTORIC HILLS The early morning light this late spring Monday has pained the rolling Smoky Hills on both sides of K-140 a vivid green. Since 1967, the Walker family — first Ray and then his son, Glenn, have grazed cattle in the pastures that cover these hills like a vast shag carpet. Now…
CONSERVATION EASEMENT INCENTIVE ACT INTRODUCED 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. Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins is an original co-sponsor of the bill, known as the Conservation Easement Incentive Act, or HR 1964. A similar bill (S…