Barby Ranch receives Leopold award

Bill and Debbie Barby (Courtesy photo.)

Barby Ranch of Clark and Comanche counties has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award.

The award honors farmers, ranchers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in the management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land.

Barby Ranch’s owners, Bill and Debbie Barby, (pictured above in the courtesy photo) were presented with the award at the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts’ Annual Convention. They received $10,000 for being selected.