Resources for Farmers & Ranchers

  • Mental & Physical Health

    Free counseling for Montana Producers, podcasts about mental health, lists of health resources, and Asbestos resources.

    Mental & Physical Health Resources

  • Drought Resources

    Resources for dealing with drought, disaster relief and other programs from MT Stockgrowers, MSU Extension and more.

    Drought Resources

  • Succession Resources

    Guides, videos and more to help you through your farm or ranch's succession planning. Continue on with the next generation.

    Succession Planning

  • Cost Share Resources

    Winnett ACES has a Rangeland Improvement Program to help fund local rangeland improvement projects, for the benefit of wildlife, the landscape, and livestock.

    There are also cost share programs from the NRCS, RSVP, CRP and more!

    Cost Share Resources

ACES Nitrate Testing

ACES is proud to offer a free service to local producers - Nitrate testing on fresh or dried forage. Contact Jennifer with questions or to arrange a drop-off.

More Resources

MSU Extension Office & Website

Montana State University Extension provides unbiased, research-based education and information that integrates learning, discovery and engagement to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of individuals, families and communities.

Dying Without a Will in Montana

Who receives your property if you pass away without a written will? Use this website to discover how your property will be distributed under Montana law if you are a Montana resident and if you pass away without a written will.

Montana Direct Hay Report

This publication provides weekly or bi-weekly reports on trades, ask and offering prices for forage commodities.

Montana Mesonet Dashboard

Use this free, open-source tool to analyze the latest data from Montana Mesonet stations. There are agricultural tools available to calculate growing degree days, livestock risk index, soil water potential and more.

Ag Lease 101

There are several sample written lease agreements for various arrangements between land owners and land operators from this resource. Detailed spreadsheets are available to further calculate pasture and beef cow leases as well.