Guest Speakers & Free Lunch Provided!

6 CE credits.

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.

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 

Learn food safety, proper handling, and get certified!

PCCC, Winnett MT

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.

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

Coyote, Vole & Bat control classes from the MT Dept of Ag.

You do NOT need an applicators license to attend.

ACES Board Meeting at the PCCC, 1pm, Sept 9th.

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.

The first floor is nearly finished! Come check out out, enjoy local music and ice cream!

55 Main Building
10 W. Main
Winnett, MT

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.

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

Kendall Morgan presents on Soil Testing & Soil Health!

Free, no RSVP necessary! Come listen.

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.

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. 

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 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

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.

Central Montana Business Seminar - Sponsored by ACES

Networking & Training for Rural Business Owners

Join us for a dynamic in-person gathering designed to help rural business owners connect, learn, and grow!

This event combines practical training with meaningful networking, giving you the tools and relationships to take your business to the next level.

(Not just for women, for all business owners!)

Babysitting Class - May 22 & 23 in Winnett

Join Riley Larson, Fergus/Petroleum County FCS Extension Agent, for a 2-part Babysitting Class to learn valuable skills to be prepared when watching younger children and/or siblings. 

Thursday, May 22nd - 4:00-8:30 PMFriday, May 23rd - 8:30-11:30 AM

This class is designed for 6th-8th graders. 

Additional details & registration found here

Babysitting Class - May 22 & 23 in Winnett

Join Riley Larson, Fergus/Petroleum County FCS Extension Agent, for a 2-part Babysitting Class to learn valuable skills to be prepared when watching younger children and/or siblings. 

Thursday, May 22nd - 4:00-8:30 PMFriday, May 23rd - 8:30-11:30 AM

This class is designed for 6th-8th graders. 

Additional details & registration found here

May 14th - Re-seeding Native Perennials with North 40 Ag

Hands On Learning Experiences on local ranches the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome and we carpool from the NRCS at 6pm! Bring your curiosity and the whole family.

A Financial Workshop and Soil Health Session

For more info Call Rusty at 406-248-1154 or gusty@northernplains.org

Or Register here!

Members invited! Help us set our goals, focus areas, and next steps for Winnett ACES.

Facilitated by Katie Weaver of MSU Extension.

Enriching Soil with Vermicast Applications - Free Webinar with ACES’s Kendall Morgan

Join our partner, RSA, for the fifth year of the Rural Resilience Webinar Series, where we’re growing our ranching and rural community’s financial, ecological, and social resilience with experienced speakers and actionable insights.

This free, four-part series will tackle key topics designed to support ranchers and rural residents:

• January: Stimulating native grass growth with goat grazing techniques. Presenter: Lani Malmberg (Goat Green LLC)

• February: Enriching soil health with vermicast applications. Presenter: Kendall Morgan (Winnett ACES) & Guest Ranchers

• March: Identifying value-added calf programs that truly pay off at sale time. Presenter: Jessica Sperber (University of Nebraska – Lincoln)

• April: Managing ranching risks effectively with rangeland insurance. Presenter: Brad Beck & McKay Erickson (Redd Summit)

When: Each webinar will take place on the fourth Thursday of the month, January through April, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM Mountain Time. Each session includes a 60-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A, allowing you to engage directly with our expert speakers.

Cost: FREE!

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge and connect with others dedicated to building resilient ranching and rural communities. Pre-registration is required—Zoom link will be emailed upon registration.

(PLEASE NOTE: You will be registering for the entire series.  It is not necessary to register for each webinar separately.)