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UPCOMING EVENTS
Winnett Times Newsletter Meeting
Winnett Times Newsletter Meeting - Wednesday, April 15 at 4:00 PM - Petroleum County Community Center
Tree Planting Workshop
FREE Workshop on tree planting, pruning and other care.
At the PCCC in Winnett, MT, 1-4pm, April 14, 2026.
RSVPs encouraged but not required.
Respond at link below or email Jennifer@WinnettACES.org
Gather at the Gate - ACES Annual Meeting
Winnett ACES invites you to our annual
Gather at the Gate
An evening to appreciate the many community volunteers and collaborators who come together to get stuff done! Enjoy a social hour, dinner, free childcare, and a dessert auction to benefit Sweet Peas Daycare & 55 Main!
January 14, 2026
5pm Social Hour - No-Host Bar | 6pm Dinner
RSVP to Laura Nowlin at info@winnettaces.org
Dinner is free – but please RSVP for a headcount.
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ACES Board Election: Members will cast a ballot for the Board of Directors. There are 3 open positions. Sig Pugrud, Charlie Ahlgren, and Austin Kiehl are up for re-election. Submit nominations before the January 7, 2026 board meeting. Contact Chris King, Brenda Brady, Craig Iverson, or Paul McKenna.
Musselshell Stream Bank Project Tour
Rowton Mussellshell Stream Bank Project Tour & Conservation Committee Meeting
In-person - December 10, 2025
Contact Desi King with questions or to RSVP - desi@winnettaces.org
Food Handlers Safety Workshop
Learn food safety, proper handling, and get certified!
PCCC, Winnett MT
Succession Planning Expert Panel
Join us in Winnett for an engaging evening at the Petroleum County Community Center as we explore the challenges, opportunities and rewards of farm and ranch succession planning!
At 5 p.m. we’ll enjoy dinner and meaningful conversation. As we gather around the table, AgWest Farm Credit family business facilitator Michael Stolp will spark thoughtful dialogue on preserving your legacy and planning for the future of your farm or ranch. It’s a chance to connect, share stories and learn from one another in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
At 6:15 p.m. the founder of the Reframing Rural podcast, Megan Torgerson, will play a preview of her upcoming season Succession Stories, created in collaboration with Winnett ACES.
Then a lively panel conversation and Q&A will begin featuring seasoned succession experts: Michael Stolp, Head of Learning, Research and Insights at AgWest Farm Credit, Dr. Marsha Goetting, Professor and Extension Family Economics Specialist and Stacie Arntzen, Certified Public Accountant.
The panel will be recorded to share on the Reframing Rural podcast later this year.
Connecting to Place Through Story - Teen Film Event
We live in a beautiful place with resilient people.
There is power in sharing our pride in our place.
Join us for an evening that honors the story of Winnett. Featuring site tours, a film, and local teens sharing stories of how they connect to their community d landscape. These stories will be based upon a workshop presented by Stories for Action hosted by Winnett High School earlier in the day.
5:30 - 6:15PM - 55 Main & Petroleum County Courthouse Tours
6:30 - 7:30PM - Dinner & Central Montana Plains Film Viewing at PCCC
7:30 - 8:00PM - Winnett Teens Sharing their Stories
Watershed Symposium
The biennial Watershed Symposium provides opportunities for watershed partners from across the state to connect, learn, and share information to advance collaborative conservation efforts. The event changes location each year, and draws a diverse audience of watershed organizations, conservation districts, natural resource agencies, tribal nations, nonprofits, academic institutions, funders, local representatives, and landowners.
Pest Control Class
Coyote, Vole & Bat control classes from the MT Dept of Ag.
You do NOT need an applicators license to attend.
Cold Season Grazing Clinic
Cold Season Grazing Clinic with Cooper Hibbard
Principles of Grazing.
Different methods to implement grazing principles.
Create a plan for a day or a year.
Assessing forage volume and training your eye.
Selecting for functional genetics.
Classroom & Pasture Walk Settings.
$35/person. Signup before August 15th.
55 Main Jam Session & Soft Opening
The first floor is nearly finished! Come check out out, enjoy local music and ice cream!
55 Main Building
10 W. Main
Winnett, MT
ACES Pasture Walk
August 13th - Grazing and Range Health with Emily Standley, RMG
This month includes interactive children’s activities!
Hands On Learning Experiences on local ranches the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome and we carpool from the PCCC at 6pm! Bring your curiosity and the whole family.
Digging In: A Central MT Soil Health Discussion
Join us for a Central MT Soil Health Discussion, at the PCCC in Winnett MT.
1-5pm, August 13th, 2025.
Snacks provided, dinner to follow.
Optional Pasture Walk after, 6-8pm.
Questions or to RSVP, email kendall@winnettaces.org
Soil Testing & Soil Health
Kendall Morgan presents on Soil Testing & Soil Health!
Free, no RSVP necessary! Come listen.
ACES Pasture Walk
July 9th - Cattle Nutrition and Forage Testing with Dr. Becca Woodford
Hands On Learning Experiences on local ranches the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome and we carpool from the PCCC at 6pm! Bring your curiosity and the whole family.
Food Safety Handlers Class
NOTE: Meets Requirements for 4H Food Booth at the Lewistown Fair!
This class will provide food safety information to be better prepared for serving & preparing food. Youth & adults may attend this class. Participants will receive their Food Safety Handlers Certification which is valid for *3 years*.
Please contact Jennifer Solf, Education & Outreach Coordinator for Winnett ACES, with any additional questions.
(406) 366-6475 or jennifer@winnettaces.org.
ACES Pasture Walk
June 11th - Riparian Restoration with Clint Smith, Fish, Wildlife & Parks
This month includes interactive children’s activities!
Hands On Learning Experiences on local ranches the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome and we carpool from the PCCC at 6pm! Bring your curiosity and the whole family.
Ladies Day on the Range
Ladies Day on the Range by Winnett NRCS/PCCD
Topics Covered this year include building a Rural Food Web, Vermicast for Soil Health, and Cattle Parasites, Reproduction & Breeding.
Bring a lawn chair, RSVP’s appreciated to plan drinks & snacks!
Email petroleumcd@macdnet.org
PCCD Virtual Fence Presentation
You’ve heard the hype, come learn the reality at the Petroleum County Community Center! Presenter Dr. Sam Wyffels, MSU Extension Beef Specialist. Snacks & drinks provided.
Upcoming Regional Events
IMAGINE's Annual Invasive Annual Grass Virtual Workshop - Wednesday, April 8 at 9:00 AM - Register here
WSE - Winter Grazing Tour - Friday, April 10 at Sieben Live Stock - Cascade, MT - View details here
MFU - Mary Had a Little Lamb Workshop - Saturday, April 11 at 10:00 AM in Judith Gap - Details here
Fergus Fresh Educational Seminar: Regenerative Gardening with Patti Armbrister - Saturday, April 11 at 9:00 AM - Lewistown - View details here
Tree Planting Workshop w/ Pat Plantenburg in Winnett - Tuesday, April 14 at 1:00 PM - Petroleum County Community Center - FREE to attend - RSVP here
MFU - Ladies Who Ag: Rooted Intentions - Tuesday, April 14 at 5:30 PM - Brooks Market - View registration details here
NGPJV - Prescribed Fire Webinar - Wednesday, April 22 at 10:00 AM - Register here
MFU - From Scratch From Here - Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 AM - Brooks Market - View registration details here
Red Ants Pants Women's Programming - View upcoming programs here
406 Grazing Academy - Livingston, MT - June 2-4, 2026 - Register here
Petroleum County Conservation District - 16th Annual Ladies Day on the Range - Mosby, MT - June 9, 2026 - View details here
Montana Range Tour - Gold Creek, MT - June 17, 2026 - Register here
WSE - Jenni Harris Marketing Workshop - June 22-23, 2026 - Lewistown, MT - View details here
EMRA - Low-Stress Stockmanship w/ Cattle Up Stockmanship - July 17, 2026 - Miles City, MT - View details here - Register here
406 Grazing Academy: Next Bite - Lewistown, MT - August 18-20, 2026 - Find some details here
WSE - Expanding Markets Conference - September 13-15, 2026 - Columbus, MT