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New vaping prevention resources for parents

E-Cigarettes and Vaping Educational Tools and Resources Feel better informed and equipped to help young people understand the dangers of e-cigarettes and overcome the temptation and effects of vaping. How to support young people who want to quit vaping How parents can help Alternatives to discipline in schools Prevention education programs for schools Behavioral Health

Weltzein is Buffalo County 4-H’s Volunteer of the Year

Karen Weltzien of the Glencoe Hustlers 4-H Club was awarded the 2020 4‑H Volunteer of the Year Award by her co-leader Angela Berg on October 18, 2020. The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a 4-H Leader who has gone “above and beyond” their 4-H responsibilities, has performed an excellent job as a 4-H leader […]

Buffalo County 4-H youth share records and reflections

4-H members who shared their written 4-H records or met with 4-H Youth Development Educator, Annie Lisowski, via Zoom to engage in a 4-H reflection conversation are featured so you can learn more about their 4-H journey and project work during 2020! Click on each image to view the text in a larger format.

CFC 6th graders create code with the National 4-H STEM Challenge

The sixth grade students in Mrs. Baures’ science class at Cochrane-Fountain City engaged in the 2020 4‑H STEM Challenge, formerly known as 4‑H National Youth Science Day, on October 14. The 4-H STEM Challenge is an annual initiative to inspire kids everywhere to take an interest in science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on learning. […]

2020 Restorative Justice Virtual Summit

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Community Youth Development program and the Wisconsin Teen Court Association are partners sponsoring this professional development opportunity. The Restorative Justice Summit is made possible in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Law Foundation. Restorative Justice Summit

Gilmanton students tinker with rovers as part of National 4-H STEM Challenge

The 3rd and 4th grade students in Mrs. Hovey’s class at Gilmanton participated in the 2020 4‑H STEM Challenge, formerly known as 4‑H National Youth Science Day, on October 12. The 4-H STEM Challenge is an annual initiative to inspire kids everywhere to take an interest in science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on learning. […]

National 4-H Week #wi4hmovement Club Winners!

Let us know which is your Join the Wisconsin 4-H Movement themed National 4-H Week display or sign by voting for your favorite below. Individuals can vote by telling us what you like in the comments section.

Spread the Word About Red Ribbon Week®- October 23-31

RED RIBBON WEEK® October 23-31, 2020 The Red Ribbon Campaign® is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of young people during Red Ribbon Week. Start the conversation and show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon. DID YOU KNOW? Children of […]

2020 Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court Annual Report Illustrates Youth Value of Restorative Justice

The Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court Annual report illustrates the value of youth restorative justice efforts including the leadership development of peer judges, the harm repaired between offender and victim and the power of the process even during a pandemic.

Glencoe Hustlers 4-H Club showcases the Wisconsin 4-H Movement

Glencoe Hustlers 4-H Club worked to showcase the values of the Wisconsin 4-H Movement during National 4-H Week 2020! #wi4hmovement

Mock Hearing allows Teen Court panelists to be prepared for upcoming virtual cases

On October 5, 2020 experienced teen court panelists conducted a mock virtual hearing for newer panelists. It was an opportunity for them to practice asking restorative justice questions for the first time as many joined the panel in April 2020 and to learn from experienced panelists. The mock hearing was also an opportunity to practice conducting […]

It’s Time to (Re-en)ROLL!

Re-enroll in Buffalo County 4-H during National 4-H Week 2020! Go to http://wi.4honline.com to log in! It only takes a few minutes to keep yourself involved for 2020-2021! A family enrollment guide customized for Wisconsin is available at https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/4h-ext/files/2020/09/4HOnline.v2.Family.Enrollment.Guide_.pdf.

Golden Hornets 4-H kicks off National 4-H Week!

Golden Hornets 4-H club met in person on October 3, 2020 to kick off National 4-H Week with a campfire celebration. 4-H members roasted marshmallows and ate smores, designed two Wisconsin 4-H Movement signs with a dairy theme and made plans for upcoming club meetings. The 4-H club completed a University program approval form and […]

Weed Seed Movement via Combines

Crop harvest is here and that means it’s time to be thinking about weed seedbank management. Over the last few weeks we have observed fields throughout Wisconsin with a fair amount of weed escapes. The most troublesome weeds in Wisconsin, waterhemp and giant ragweed, will retain their seeds well into October in the Upper Midwest. […]

WI 4-H Movement Challenge

It’s your time to accept the challenge and show others across the state of Wisconsin how you live out the 4-H Movement! #wi4hmovement

4-H Recognition Costume Celebration

This is a drive-through recognition celebration for Buffalo County 4-H members. We are encouraging youth (and adults) to wear a costume as part of the celebration! Sunday, October 25, 2020 1:00PM-2:30PM Buffalo County Fairgrounds, Mondovi 3:30PM-5:00PM Goose Lake Park, Cochrane 1) Pick up summer prizes for the Pink Party, photo competition and more 2) Receive […]

Cheerful Workers 4-H completes club service activities

Cheerful Workers 4-H club resumed their in-person programming on September 26, 2020 at the Lyster Parish Hall. 4-H families worked in pods physically distanced from each other to complete community service including painting the Little Free Library, planting shrubs and painting the adjoining fence. The club also conducted a business meeting in which they elected […]

Three new Friends of Buffalo County 4-H

2020 has been a transitional year for the Friends of Buffalo County 4-H, Inc. Three new 4-H trust fund members have been elected to the board of directors. At their bi-annual meeting on September 17, 2020 the Friends welcomed their newest board member, Linda Larson. Larson is fulfilling the vacant seat of Judge Gary Schlosstein […]

Buffalo County 4-H plans to offer scholarships to 2021 graduating seniors

Graduating 12th grade students enrolled in Buffalo County 4-H are encouraged to submit one or more essays by November 1 to receive $500 or $250 scholarships in spring of 2021. All interviews will be conducted via Zoom in November 2020. Buffalo County 4-H Scholarship Policy Eligible youth are 12th grade high school graduating seniors who […]

Safe and Healthy Food for Your Family

For up-to-date resources on safe food preserving and preparation please see UW Madison Division of Extension’s Safe Food website:https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/safefood/ With specific questions or for free pressure canner gauge testing, please email mary.campbellwood@wisc.edu or call 608-685-6252