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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 and Finances
Providing a source of research and quality information about families, relationships & finance.
Upcoming Events In Buffalo County


Latest News
Featured Update
4-H Leaders Association Meeting
Summer Kick-Off! The Buffalo County 4-H Leaders Association meeting will be held on Monday, June 1st at Buzz’s Bar & Grill in Mondovi, WI. Join us for pizza & more. Turn in your 4-H Calendar Raffle Tickets to be entered into the Early Bird drawing.
Featured Update
2026 Livestock Showmanship Clinic
The 2026 4-H Livestock Showmanship Clinic is being hosted by the Doug and Patty George family at their farm. The clinic will include information about how to exhibit sheep, beef, swine, and goats in the ring as well as how to prepare them for the show. Animal nutrition information will also be presented. 📅 Tuesday, […]
Featured Update
Register Today! Buffalo County 4-H: STEAM ADVENTURE DAYS 2026
Hands‑On Summer Fun for Youth! Join Buffalo County 4‑H for STEAM Adventure Days, an exciting outdoor, drop‑off program designed to spark curiosity and creativity through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Youth will participate in hands‑on, interactive breakout sessions while exploring, creating, and learning alongside peers. This program is open to all youth and […]
Featured Update
Buffalo County Presents: 4-H Nature Quest 2026 at Merrick State Park!
Buffalo County 4-H Presents 4-H Nature Quest 2026 Buffalo County 4-H is excited to host 4-H Nature Quest at Merrick State Park on June 10, 2026! This adventure-filled event brings together outdoor science, hands-on learning, and wildlife exploration along the beautiful Mississippi River. Youth will experience:• Shoreline fishing• Pollinator education and build‑your‑own butterfly houses• A […]
Welcome Payton Freund to Buffalo County 4-H!
We are excited to welcome Payton Freund to the Buffalo County 4-H team as our new 4-H Program Outreach Associate! Payton brings a strong background in 4-H and youth development, with over a decade of involvement in the program. Payton has participated in 4-H as a youth member, served as a volunteer, and contributed as […]
Join us at the Gilmanton Fair – Sign Up Today!
We are encouraging all 4-H members to sign up today for the Gilmanton Fair taking place July 10th-12th! This is a wonderful experience for our youth to showcase the projects they have worked hard on throughout the year. Members of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate. You do not need to be […]
Welcome Finley Noll as Our 2026 Buffalo County 4-H Summer Intern
Extension Buffalo County is excited to welcome Finley Noll as the 2026 Buffalo County 4-H Summer Intern. Finley is a graduate of Alma High School and has just completed her first year at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. At UIWFR, Finley is pursuing degrees in Agricultural Business and Agricultural Education. In addition to academic studies, […]

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Extension Buffalo County
407 S. Second Street, Room 1210
Alma, WI 54610-0276
Phone: 608-685-6256
Hours: M-T: 8-4, F: 8-12
The office is closed on all major holidays and the day after Thanksgiving