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Extension Buffalo County Programs

Extension’s mission is to connect people with the University of Wisconsin. We teach, learn, lead, and serve, transforming lives and communities. Currently, the Extension Buffalo County office provides educational programming in the following areas:

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4-H

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills!

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Youth Development

Youth development helps young people become responsible adults by enhancing their education, health, social skills, and emotional well-being

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Agriculture

If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results.

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Family Relationships & Finances

Providing a source of research, and quality information about families, relationships & finance.

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FoodWIse

Providing nutrition education to advance healthy eating habits and active lifestyles for families with limited incomes.

Nicole Hunger recognized as 2024 Volunteer of the Year 

The 2024 Buffalo County 4-H Volunteer Award was presented to Nicole Hunger, the Hill and Hollow 4-H Club Leader, at the January 19th, 2025, Buffalo County 4-H Leader’s Association meeting. Nicole supports 4-H members who show at two different county fairs and organizes annual petting zoos for 4-H members and people with developmental disabilities and […]

4-H Travel Experience Interviews

On January 19th, 2025, travel interviews were held with Emma Pearl Jardine and Jaden Brenden, who will be participating in the American Spirit travel experience. Jaden Brenden highlighted their enthusiasm for the journey. Both Emma and Jaden successfully completed the interview process and will receive funding from the Buffalo County 4-H Leader’s Association for their […]

2024 Buffalo County 4-H Alumni of the Year Award – Jan Schaffner

The 2024 Alumni of the Year Award was presented to Jan Schaffner at the January 19th Buffalo County 4-H Leader’s Association meeting. Jan has assisted the Buffalo County 4-H Leader’s Association with 990-N completion. She has donated her time with coordinating Buffalo County Safety Day. Thank you, Jan, for continuing the 4-H legacy! 

2024 Wisconsin 4-H Key Award Recipient – Alison George

Alison George, daughter of Doug and Patty George, was selected as Buffalo County’s Wisconsin 4-H Key Award winner for 2025. The prestigious Key Award, one of the highest awards a 4-H member can receive, honors only a select group of 4-H participants across the state annually. The youth receiving this award are ones who have demonstrated […]

Our Office

Buffalo County Courthouse

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

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