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Buffalo County!
We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.
Extension Buffalo County Programs
4-H
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills!
Youth Development
Youth development helps young people become responsible adults by enhancing their education, health, social skills, and emotional well-being
Agriculture
If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results.
Family Relationships & Finances
Providing a source of research, and quality information about families, relationships & finance.
FoodWIse
Providing nutrition education to advance healthy eating habits and active lifestyles for families with limited incomes.
Latest News
Featured Update
Fair Registration Open
Online registration for the 2025 Buffalo County Fair in affiliation with Pepin County is now open. Registration runs from May 6th through June 6th. Entry instructions are available on the Fair website.
Featured Update
Tractor Safety Course Offered
Alma Area Schools is hosting a Tractor and Machinery Safety course for youth ages 12-15. The State of Wisconsin requires any youth under the age of 16 that is driving farming implements on roads be certified and participate in a Wisconsin Safe Operation of Tractor and Machinery Certification Program. See Wisconsin Act 455. The minimum […]
Featured Update
Congratulations Annie!
Wishing you much success and happiness in your new position as Positive Youth Development Institute Associate Director for the Division of Extension-Madison. Thank you for your years of service and devotion to Buffalo County youth programming. Your dedication, hard work, and countless contributions over the years have truly made a significant impact on Buffalo County […]
Featured Update
Buffalo County 4-H Leaders’ Association Meeting – Save the Date
What you need to know:
Location: Waumandee Country Bar
Date: June 1, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Montana Pioneers 4-H Club Honors Farmers with Homemade Lunches
On Sunday, May 4th, members of the Montana Pioneers 4-H Club came together to pack and deliver lunches for local farmers. Working as a team, the club assembled the meals and then set out to personally deliver them. This effort was a heartfelt way to show appreciation and gratitude to the farmers for their hard […]
4-H Avian Quiz Bowl Contest – Mark Your Calendars
If you love poultry, working as a team, and having fun, this contest is for you! Registrations are open for the WI State 4-H Avian (Poultry) Quiz Bowl Contest happening on September 27th at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Portage, WI. Registrations close September 1st. Looking for more information about the event, registration information, or […]
2025 Area Animal Science Days
Wisconsin 4-H Area Animal Science Days will be held in Pierce and Calumet Counties in June. Regional animal science educational opportunities are available to Wisconsin 4-H members. Specifically, Area Animal Science Days is a series of day-long events held around the state in June where youth in the beef, dairy, horse, sheep, and swine projects […]
4-H POP-UP SPARKS!
On May 4, 2025, young people had the opportunity to participate in various engaging stations, including using 3D pens, our new 3D printers, creating fire tiles, and making fleece tie blankets for our Buffalo County Service Learning project, Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
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Our Office
Extension Buffalo County
Buffalo County Courthouse
407 S. Second Street, Room 1210
PO Box 276
Alma, WI 54610-0276
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Phone: 608-685-6256
