Daryl Donohue

Daryl Donohue loves to talk American History, antique Winchester rifles, two-cylinder John Deere tractors, Bob Wills music, good jokes, and Theodore Roosevelt; whom he has portrayed. His other passion is caring for the Native Grassland Ecosystem in the Chatauqua Hills he calls home. 

Daryl utilizes prescribed fire and grazing practices in his operation to maintain rangeland health on leased land as well as his own. He works with landlords, both local and absentee, to graze a cow/calf and stocker operation. Many of his working relationships are approaching their 45-year mark thanks to his work ethic with grasslands and their owners.

He is best known for his ongoing “war” on Eastern Red Cedar encroachment. The “Green Glacier” has melted somewhat with his advocacy for cedar removal on social media, at conservation district activities, Safe Burn Workshops, and through cooperation with his neighbors. 

Daryl believes in trying new techniques and uses his land as a proving ground before moving to leased pasture. This includes experimenting with different types of grazing, watering facilities, invasive species management, and, most recently and successfully, growing season burning.

Daryl has served on his conservation district board for 18 years, 9 of those in the office of Treasurer. He is currently serving his second term as Area V Director of the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts.