In the heart of Montana lies the state’s most rural landscape – Petroleum County. Established in 1924, the county itself contains more square miles than the state of Rhode Island, yet in stark contrast, is home to just 488 people. The county’s only town, Winnett, has a population of 188.
Winnett ACES promotes community vitality through grassroots initiatives
Petroleum County is Montana’s most rural county. In an effort to promote grasslands conservation and community vitality, a group of locals formed Winnett ACES back in 2016. Since its beginning, the organization has funded grazing sustainability projects, empowered their community of Winnett, and they are working towards purchasing a ranch they can then lease back to beginning producers.





