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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 & 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
Now Hiring: Regional Crops Educator
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is seeking a Regional Crops Educator. The Regional Crops Educator will work with producers in their service area to identify needs and deliver research-based solutions to help them meet their goals. This position will cover Buffalo, Trempealeau, and Jackson counties. The Regional Crops Educator position is designed to […]
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Green Out: Celebrating National 4-H Week in Buffalo County!
National 4-H Week October 5th – 11th National 4-H Week is our chance to celebrate youth who are learning new skills, serving others, and building a brighter Buffalo County. Wearing green is a simple way to say, “I’m part of something bigger,” and to invite others to join. Enjoy the highlights below! Spot your club? […]
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2025 4-H Record Book Highlights!
Celebrating 4-H Record Books 4-H Records are an important tool for documenting and celebrating each member’s 4-H journey. They provide a space to reflect on the past year’s activities, set goals for the future, and realize not only how much has been accomplished, but more importantly, how much has been learned. This year, we’re proud […]
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Wisconsin 4-H NEW Project Guide
Are you interested in finding new SPARKS and project areas? Check out the NEW 2025-26 Wisconsin 4-H Project Guide Visit the Wisconsin 4-H Projects website for in depth information about each project. Explore the new Discover Your Path video series which guides you from identifying your Sparks to exploring the project. Choose your Project Areas […]
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BEYOND READY – Join 4-H or Re-Enroll Today!
When you join 4-H, you’re a part of something big! 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, with more than six million members and over 90,000 clubs. Join or Re-Enroll in Buffalo County 4-H Today! 2025-2026 4-H Enrollment period: September 4th – November 1st Enroll before November 1st for a chance to win a 4-H […]
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2025 National 4-H Week Lawn/Window Displays!
2025 Buffalo County 4-H Displays 🌱🎉 Buffalo County 4-H Displays are Back! 🎉🌱 Celebrate National 4-H Week (Oct 5–11) by showing off your club pride with a creative Lawn or Window Display! 🏡✨ Use one of these themes:🔹 Ready to Lead, Built to Grow🔹 Bold Steps, Bright Future🔹 Where Futures Take Root ✅ Include a […]
Ready To Do Something Wickedly Good? – Oct. 9 – Nov. 21, 2025
A simple act of kindness can spark a ripple of good—and you can be the spark! Beginning on 4-H For Good Day (October 9) to the highly anticipated release of Wicked: For Good on November 21, we’re celebrating your power to make a difference. Just like Elphaba and Glinda in Wicked: For Good, your choices can change the world. Whether it’s writing a […]
Graduating 4-H Member Scholarships
This year, the deadline to submit scholarships has been moved to December 1, 2025 with in-person interviews scheduled for January, 2026. Scholarships for graduating 4-H members consist of three types of 4-H Scholarships available through Buffalo County 4-H. Each type of scholarship could be awarded at both a $500 award and a $250 award. Guidelines […]
September Hilltop Climbers 4-H Meeting: New Officers, 4-H Signs, and a Potluck Gathering
The Hilltop Climbers 4-H group met at the George farm for a potluck and their September meeting on September 14th. New officers were elected for the 2025-2026 year. They also made 4-H themed signs to help promote 4-H and to attract new members; these will be placed throughout town at the beginning of October. They […]
UW-Madison Extension Partners with Iowa State to Bring Trusted Food Preservation and Safety Advice to Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is excited toannounce a new partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s AnswerLineto provide Wisconsin residents with reliable, research-based guidance on food preservation andother home-related questions. AnswerLine, operated by trained consumer and family scientists, has been a trusted resourcefor over 50 years, answering questions about: Starting October […]
4-H Leaders’ Association Meeting – Save the Date!
Save the Date! The next 4-H Leaders’ Association Meeting will be held on: Buffalo County CourthouseSunday, November 16, 20256:00 PM All 4-H leaders, volunteers, youth members, and anyone interested are encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to:– Share updates from your clubs– Help make decisions that guide Buffalo County 4-H– Connect with other […]
New Officer Team Elected
The Buffalo County 4-H Leaders’ Association elected new adult and youth officers on September 21, 2025. The new officer team will serve in their respective roles throughout the 2025-26 4-H year. President – Ashley Ellis; Youth President – Eli Sandberg; Vice-President – Patty George; Youth Vice-President – Marley Brommer; Secretary – Gennah Bremer; Youth Secretary […]
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Alma, WI 54610-0276
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