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Welcome Grace Finnerty

Buffalo County Welcomes New Regional Crops Educator Grace Finnerty joined the UW–Madison Division of Extension on June 8, 2026, as the Regional Crops Educator serving Buffalo, Trempealeau, and Jackson counties. She holds a degree in Plant and Soil Science from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities In her role, Grace will serve producers in Trempealeau, Buffalo, […]

Art in the Park! Register Today!

Art in the Park! 2026 Join us for a fun and creative morning outdoors at Art in the Park! Youth will explore artistic expression while enjoying the fresh air and making new friends. 📅 Date: July 8, 2026🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM📍 Location: Riecks Park, Alma, WI Program Details This event is a […]

Lakefront Explorers – Youth Summer Adventure!

Get ready for an exciting afternoon on the water! Join us for Lakefront Explorers, a hands-on outdoor experience where youth will explore the beauty of Lake Winona through kayaking, paddleboarding, and other fun lakefront activities. This program is open to all youth and is a great opportunity to build confidence, learn new skills, and enjoy […]

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 […]

Buffalo County Extension at the Buffalo County Dairy Breakfast

Buffalo County Extension was proud to participate in the Buffalo County Dairy Breakfast on Saturday, June 20th. The event provided a wonderful opportunity to connect with community members and share the many programs and resources Extension has to offer. Guests were encouraged to stop by our booth and take part in the “Old MacDonald’s Matching […]

Apply Now: Outstanding 4-H Member Award 2026

Do you know a 4-H member who truly goes above and beyond? The Outstanding 4-H Member Award is an opportunity to recognize a dedicated member who demonstrates leadership, commitment, and a positive impact within their club and community. This special award, generously supported by the 4-H Leaders Association, honors up to two outstanding members each […]

2026 Teen Court Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations Teen Court Scholarship Recipients! Tori Creighton, the recipient of the $500 scholarship, is a three-year member of the Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court program from the Alma Area High School. During her time on the panel, Tori led several hearings, participated in two mock hearings at 8th grade days, and supported incoming teen court panel […]


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