When Ranchers Prosper,
The Prairie Thrives
When Ranchers Prosper,
The Prairie Thrives
Our mission is to establish permanent conservation strongholds across the Lesser Prairie Chicken’s range to support its recovery and removal from the endangered species list forever.
The Future
The Future
Ranching for Recovery
The Future
Ranching for Recovery
The Future
Ranching for Recovery
Imagine a future where energy companies and ranchers benefit from the same mission — create an abundant American energy supply while restoring and protecting the prairie. A world where economic development and the prairie are no longer at odds.
The land, once in decline, now thrives, not through sacrifice, but through a new way of thinking. A world where preserving our land is not just a noble effort but a perpetual, and profitable one. A place where industries see the value in safeguarding habitats, and landowners are empowered to protect the ecosystems they love in a financially meaningful way.
This future is within reach, driven by an innovative solution that aligns the interests of conservation with economic progress. So, what is this powerful force that’s turning the tide for our land? Scroll down to discover the key that’s unlocking this new era of balance and restoration.
Imagine a future where energy companies and ranchers benefit from the same mission — create an abundant American energy supply while restoring and protecting the prairie. A world where economic development and the prairie are no longer at odds.
The land, once in decline, now thrives, not through sacrifice, but through a new way of thinking. A world where preserving our land is not just a noble effort but a perpetual, and profitable one. A place where industries see the value in safeguarding habitats, and landowners are empowered to protect the ecosystems they love in a financially meaningful way.
This future is within reach, driven by an innovative solution that aligns the interests of conservation with economic progress. So, what is this powerful force that’s turning the tide for our land? Scroll down to discover the key that’s unlocking this new era of balance and restoration.
Imagine a future where energy companies and ranchers benefit from the same mission — create an abundant American energy supply while restoring and protecting the prairie. A world where economic development and the prairie are no longer at odds.
The land, once in decline, now thrives, not through sacrifice, but through a new way of thinking. A world where preserving our land is not just a noble effort but a perpetual, and profitable one. A place where industries see the value in safeguarding habitats, and landowners are empowered to protect the ecosystems they love in a financially meaningful way.
This future is within reach, driven by an innovative solution that aligns the interests of conservation with economic progress. So, what is this powerful force that’s turning the tide for our land? Scroll down to discover the key that’s unlocking this new era of balance and restoration.
Our key to the bright future…
Our key to the bright future…
Our key to the bright future…
Our key to the bright future…
Conservation Banking.
What is it?
What are we protecting?
What are we protecting?
Our Strongholds
What are we protecting?
Our Strongholds
What are we protecting?
Our Strongholds
Through conservation banking and stronghold creation, it is possible to restore prairie habitats, protect genetic diversity, and increase the entire Lesser Prairie Chicken population. The goal is to achieve and exceed that stated 10-year average population goal of 67,000 birds. This will be the foundation for a stable and perpetual population.
Through conservation banking and stronghold creation, it is possible to restore prairie habitats, protect genetic diversity, and increase the entire Lesser Prairie Chicken population. The goal is to achieve and exceed that stated 10-year average population goal of 67,000 birds. This will be the foundation for a stable and perpetual population.
Through conservation banking and stronghold creation, it is possible to restore prairie habitats, protect genetic diversity, and increase the entire Lesser Prairie Chicken population. The goal is to achieve and exceed that stated 10-year average population goal of 67,000 birds. This will be the foundation for a stable and perpetual population.
Where American Ingenuity Meets Salt Of The Earth Know-How
Rancher Success Stories
Where American Ingenuity Meets Salt Of The Earth Know-How
Rancher Success Stories
Where American Ingenuity Meets Salt Of The Earth Know-How
Rancher Success Stories
The Gardiners
Gardiner Angus Ranch - Clark County, Kansas
Pioneers in cattle artificial insemination (the original AI!), the Gardiner's global leadership in angus genetics through a variety of partnerships, sponsorships via the Henry Gardiner Center at Kansas State University, and a decades long internships program to promote future generations in ranching, have made Mark and his brother Greg exemplary standards for what it means to lead by example.
Community leaders in Clark County, Kansas, supporters of local Volunteer Fire Department in Englewood, Kansas, and true partners with KSU in a decades long LPC research & development project.
- Acres Protected: 16,025 to date, 1,400 available, 15,000 Expansion Pending USFWS Approval
- Years in Operation: Conservation Bank approved in 2014, first credit sale in 2022
- Generations on Land: 5
"If you want to affect change, you have to affect that change economically…The Prairie Chickens are here because of us, not in spite of us.”
- Mark Gardiner, 5th Generation Rancher
The Gardiners are as a part of the land as the chickens and their cattle at this point in their family history, having settled in 1885. LPCC is honored to have served as their partner for over a decade. Together we have helped to secure their way of life and protect the habitat that has given so much to them and the land over the last 150 years. The expansion of the original Gardiner Ranch conservation bank is named, "The Gardiner Angus Ranch Conservation Bank". It is expected to be approved early 2025 and will likely have about 15,000 acres of credits.
The Gardiners
Gardiner Angus Ranch - Clark County, Kansas
Pioneers in cattle artificial insemination (the original AI!), the Gardiner's global leadership in angus genetics through a variety of partnerships, sponsorships via the Henry Gardiner Center at Kansas State University, and a decades long internships program to promote future generations in ranching, have made Mark and his brother Greg exemplary standards for what it means to lead by example.
Community leaders in Clark County, Kansas, supporters of local Volunteer Fire Department in Englewood, Kansas, and true partners with KSU in a decades long LPC research & development project.
- Acres Protected: 16,025 to date, 1,400 available, 15,000 Expansion Pending USFWS Approval
- Years in Operation: Conservation Bank approved in 2014, first credit sale in 2022
- Generations on Land: 5
"If you want to affect change, you have to affect that change economically…The Prairie Chickens are here because of us, not in spite of us.”
- Mark Gardiner, 5th Generation Rancher
The Gardiners are as a part of the land as the chickens and their cattle at this point in their family history, having settled in 1885. LPCC is honored to have served as their partner for over a decade. Together we have helped to secure their way of life and protect the habitat that has given so much to them and the land over the last 150 years. The expansion of the original Gardiner Ranch conservation bank is named, "The Gardiner Angus Ranch Conservation Bank". It is expected to be approved early 2025 and will likely have about 15,000 acres of credits.
The Gardiners
Gardiner Angus Ranch - Clark County, Kansas
Pioneers in cattle artificial insemination (the original AI!), the Gardiner's global leadership in angus genetics through a variety of partnerships, sponsorships via the Henry Gardiner Center at Kansas State University, and a decades long internships program to promote future generations in ranching, have made Mark and his brother Greg exemplary standards for what it means to lead by example.
Community leaders in Clark County, Kansas, supporters of local Volunteer Fire Department in Englewood, Kansas, and true partners with KSU in a decades long LPC research & development project.
- Acres Protected: 16,025 to date, 1,400 available, 15,000 Expansion Pending USFWS Approval
- Years in Operation: Conservation Bank approved in 2014, first credit sale in 2022
- Generations on Land: 5
"If you want to affect change, you have to affect that change economically…The Prairie Chickens are here because of us, not in spite of us.”
- Mark Gardiner, 5th Generation Rancher
The Gardiners are as a part of the land as the chickens and their cattle at this point in their family history, having settled in 1885. LPCC is honored to have served as their partner for over a decade. Together we have helped to secure their way of life and protect the habitat that has given so much to them and the land over the last 150 years. The expansion of the original Gardiner Ranch conservation bank is named, "The Gardiner Angus Ranch Conservation Bank". It is expected to be approved early 2025 and will likely have about 15,000 acres of credits.
The Hoemes
Hoeme Family Farm & Ranch - Gove County, Kansas
A 4th Generation Ranching Family that runs a diversified operation including, ranching, farming and feed lot operations.
Winners of the Kansas State, "Aldo Leopold Award" in 2018, community leaders in Scott & Gove County, Kansas who have become significant supporters of Kansas State University and partners in decade long LPC/KSU research project.
- Acres Protected: 8,602 to date-SOLD OUT, Pursuing Expansion Opportunities with Hoemes and neighbors
- Years in Operation: Conservation Bank approved in 2014, first credit sale in 2023
- Generations on Land: 4
"QUOTE"
- Stacey Hoeme, X
The Hoeme Ranch is preserving some of the best chicken habitat in the entire range, as evidenced by multiple years of Kansas State University's PhD studies. In 2018, the Hoeme family won the Aldo Leopold Award for conservation and in partnership with LPCC has restored multiple 100's of acres of land. As of 2025, all credits have been SOLD OUT in this region for the time being. The conservation easement partner for this site is the Barn Group.
The Hoemes
Hoeme Family Farm & Ranch - Gove County, Kansas
A 4th Generation Ranching Family that runs a diversified operation including, ranching, farming and feed lot operations.
Winners of the Kansas State, "Aldo Leopold Award" in 2018, community leaders in Scott & Gove County, Kansas who have become significant supporters of Kansas State University and partners in decade long LPC/KSU research project.
- Acres Protected: 8,602 to date-SOLD OUT, Pursuing Expansion Opportunities with Hoemes and neighbors
- Years in Operation: Conservation Bank approved in 2014, first credit sale in 2023
- Generations on Land: 4
"QUOTE"
- Stacey Hoeme, X
The Hoeme Ranch is preserving some of the best chicken habitat in the entire range, as evidenced by multiple years of Kansas State University's PhD studies. In 2018, the Hoeme family won the Aldo Leopold Award for conservation and in partnership with LPCC has restored multiple 100's of acres of land. As of 2025, all credits have been SOLD OUT in this region for the time being. The conservation easement partner for this site is the Barn Group.
The Hoemes
Hoeme Family Farm & Ranch - Gove County, Kansas
A 4th Generation Ranching Family that runs a diversified operation including, ranching, farming and feed lot operations.
Winners of the Kansas State, "Aldo Leopold Award" in 2018, community leaders in Scott & Gove County, Kansas who have become significant supporters of Kansas State University and partners in decade long LPC/KSU research project.
- Acres Protected: 8,602 to date-SOLD OUT, Pursuing Expansion Opportunities with Hoemes and neighbors
- Years in Operation: Conservation Bank approved in 2014, first credit sale in 2023
- Generations on Land: 4
"QUOTE"
- Stacey Hoeme, X
The Hoeme Ranch is preserving some of the best chicken habitat in the entire range, as evidenced by multiple years of Kansas State University's PhD studies. In 2018, the Hoeme family won the Aldo Leopold Award for conservation and in partnership with LPCC has restored multiple 100's of acres of land. As of 2025, all credits have been SOLD OUT in this region for the time being. The conservation easement partner for this site is the Barn Group.
The Kizers
Kizer Ranch - Roosevelt County, NM
3rd Generation Ranchers
- Acres Protected: 4,500 to date, 5,500 acres pending
- Years of operation: Conservation bank approved in 2018. First credits sold in 2019.
- Generations on Land: 3
“I’ve always wanted to protect the chickens. They’re one of the most unique animals. I think it’s our place to take care of them.” - Mack Kizer
LPCC is currently working with 10,000 acres of credits with 6,000 still available, and potentially, another 10,000 acres coming available in the near future. By working with the Kizer family, and other conservation partners to restore and protect some of the best, and last, Lesser Prairie Chicken habitat, LPCC is working to develop a stronghold in eastern New Mexico
The Kizers
Kizer Ranch - Roosevelt County, NM
3rd Generation Ranchers
- Acres Protected: 4,500 to date, 5,500 acres pending
- Years of operation: Conservation bank approved in 2018. First credits sold in 2019.
- Generations on Land: 3
“I’ve always wanted to protect the chickens. They’re one of the most unique animals. I think it’s our place to take care of them.” - Mack Kizer
LPCC is currently working with 10,000 acres of credits with 6,000 still available, and potentially, another 10,000 acres coming available in the near future. By working with the Kizer family, and other conservation partners to restore and protect some of the best, and last, Lesser Prairie Chicken habitat, LPCC is working to develop a stronghold in eastern New Mexico
The Kizers
Kizer Ranch - Roosevelt County, NM
3rd Generation Ranchers
- Acres Protected: 4,500 to date, 5,500 acres pending
- Years of operation: Conservation bank approved in 2018. First credits sold in 2019.
- Generations on Land: 3
“I’ve always wanted to protect the chickens. They’re one of the most unique animals. I think it’s our place to take care of them.” - Mack Kizer
LPCC is currently working with 10,000 acres of credits with 6,000 still available, and potentially, another 10,000 acres coming available in the near future. By working with the Kizer family, and other conservation partners to restore and protect some of the best, and last, Lesser Prairie Chicken habitat, LPCC is working to develop a stronghold in eastern New Mexico
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