mission & key programs
The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust partners with private landowners to conserve working agricultural lands, which also provide open spaces, wildlife habitats, and other environmental benefits for generations to come.
service area
Across the state of Wyoming
unique in the central rocky mountains
Wyoming is home to over 28 million acres of productive farm and ranch land, with 93% of these operations being family-owned and managed. Without the long-term protection of these lands, Wyoming risks losing not only its vital agricultural resources, but also the livelihoods of the families who steward those lands, critical wildlife habitats, and expansive open spaces.
Project Highlight
In April 2024, the Land Trust celebrated a significant milestone—conserving 300,000 acres in Wyoming. This achievement was made possible through partnerships with 92 families, who collectively placed 121 easements on working agricultural lands. The Land Trust was founded in response to the growing interest in conservation among Wyoming’s producers, and the preservation of 300,000 acres over 24 years underscores just how crucial this effort is to them.
https://wsglt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/300000-Conserved_PR.pdf
Land Trust staff and board members pose with Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon during the opening reception of “Inspired by the Land: 25 Years of Conserving Wyoming’s Working Lands.” This exhibit was curated to celebrate the Land Trust’s 25-year commitment to preserving agricultural lands while showcasing the stories and relationships of the people who steward these important landscapes.
Above group photo courtesy of WSGLT. Photo in header by Kyle Spradley Photography.
