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Fergus County

Welcome to Fergus County

Published: 2020
By Emily Standley
The MSU Extension office in Fergus County serves a population of more than 11,000 people within Fergus County, and has a working agreement to deliver educational programs and 4-H services to Petroleum County’s approximately 500 residents as well. Fergus County is located in Central Montana and covers 4,250 square miles. Lewistown is the county seat, with a population of about 5,800. Other communities served include Denton, Grass Range, Moore, Roy, Winifred, and the Petroleum County seat, Winnett. Agricultural production is the primary industry in most of these communities, but manufacturing, natural resources, health care, education, and government provide many additional employment opportunities. The area is abundant with hunting and fishing opportunities, and is a popular spot for tourists seeking outdoor recreation. The local geography is diverse with mountains, creeks, foothills, rivers, breaks, and prairie.
Cattle graze a cover crop field in Fergus County.