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Buffalo County!
We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.
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
Dr. Patchin, SOS and Teen Court at 8th Grade Prevention Day
The Buffalo County Partnership Council, a coalition of teachers, students, law enforcement, university professors and public health and human services professionals, invited all eighth-grade students in Buffalo County from Alma, Cochrane-Fountain City, Gilmanton and Mondovi schools districts to participate in the annual prevention day on February 10, 2025, at the Cochrane-Fountain City School. The program […]
Collaborative Efforts to Combat Underage Vaping and THC Use: A Productive Coalition Meeting
Our coalition members met today to discuss policy, systems, and community change actions they can take to reduce underage use of vaping and THC. It was a productive meeting of youth and adults making change in schools and communities.
2025 Competitive Edge Scholarship Sponsored by Alpha Gamma Rho
Program Highlights Contact Information: Nathan Sorensen ndsorensen2@wisc.edu 715-450-9021 Ben Lukasek blukasek@wisc.edu 920-288-1253
Buffalo County 4-H Festival of Arts: Celebrating Youth Talent in Speaking, Music, and Arts
4-H Festival showcases youth speaking, music, and arts The Buffalo County 4-H Festival of Arts is an annual event that allows 4-H youth artists and performers to share their skills by showcasing their arts and communication talents. Youth participants received valuable feedback on how to further develop their skills a qualified judge or from their […]
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Our Office
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
