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Julia Jardine, daughter of Kathy and Bill Jardine and a member of the Hilltop Climbers 4‑H Club, has been named the 2026 Outstanding 4‑H Member. Jardine, a recent Mondovi High School graduate, received the award at the Buffalo County Fair Awards Program on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The award was presented by Patty George, Vice […]
Our Lakefront Explorers program was a wonderful success, giving young people a full afternoon of outdoor adventure on Lake Winona. Participants had the chance to liberty boat, paddleboard, kayak, and canoe, experiencing the lake from different perspectives while building confidence on the water. Throughout the day, youth learned important skills such as basic paddling techniques […]
Day Two of STEAM Adventure Days was filled with creativity, curiosity, and hands‑on discovery. Young people spent the day diving into new STEAM experiences supported by caring adult leaders who encouraged exploration and confidence‑building throughout each activity. Participants experimented with 3D pens, bringing their ideas to life through three‑dimensional designs. They also created beautiful landscape […]
Youth gathered on July 7, 2026, for a morning full of creativity, friendship, and hands-on learning during Art in the Park 2026. Held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m at the Alma Legion, the program provided participants with a variety of engaging activities that encouraged both artistic expression and teamwork. Throughout the morning, youth explored […]
The Golden Hornets 4-H Club is making a difference in the community through a new service project focused on helping local families in need. Club members voted to collect non-perishable food items at each meeting throughout the year and donate them to the local food shelf. At the club’s recent meeting, members brought in their […]
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to be part of the Wisconsin State Fair? Check out these exciting opportunities for youth, volunteers, and agriculture groups! 🚜 Paid Agriculture Staff Positions The Wisconsin State Fair is hiring agriculture staff for the 2026 fair! Details: Responsibilities include: 📩 Interested?Email: Nicole.Drager@wistatefair.com📞 Phone: 414-588-0142 🐄 Volunteer Group Opportunity […]
Our first STEAM Adventure Day on June 26 was a fantastic success! Young people spent the day exploring hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities guided by supportive adult leaders. Participants had the opportunity to learn new skills, spark their creativity, and build confidence through interactive experiences. In addition to STEAM exploration, youth […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are excited to welcome Payton Freund to the Buffalo County 4-H team as our new 4-H Program Outreach Associate! Payton brings a strong background in 4-H and youth development, with over a decade of involvement in the program. Payton has participated in 4-H as a youth member, served as a volunteer, and contributed as […]
We are encouraging all 4-H members to sign up today for the Gilmanton Fair taking place July 10th-12th! This is a wonderful experience for our youth to showcase the projects they have worked hard on throughout the year. Members of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate. You do not need to be […]
Extension Buffalo County is excited to welcome Finley Noll as the 2026 Buffalo County 4-H Summer Intern. Finley is a graduate of Alma High School and has just completed her first year at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. At UIWFR, Finley is pursuing degrees in Agricultural Business and Agricultural Education. In addition to academic studies, […]
Golden Hornets 4-H Club members met on May 17th at the cabin of Loren and Ruth Wolfe for their monthly meeting. Members enjoyed learning about the history of the club from Loren, who served as a club leader for 20 years after taking over from his father, original leader Anton Wolfe, in 1968. The Golden […]
The Montana Pioneers 4-H club came together on Sunday, May 3rd to prepare and deliver meals to local farmers.
Pepin County Land Conservation hosted a successful Earth Day educational event for junior high students at YMCA Camp Pepin, providing hands-on learning opportunities for young people. The event welcomed approximately 160 students from Pepin County schools, offering them the chance to explore conservation concepts through interactive, outdoor activities. As part of the event, the 4-H […]
Cheerful Workers 4-H met on Sunday, April 12. We were down a couple of officers, but were still able to hold a brief business meeting. We began with roll call, sharing our names and what spring activities we are involved in outside of 4-H. Members also reviewed current and upcoming activities being offered through 4-H […]
Young people gathered for a fun-filled and educational Paws and Tails: Dog Project Fun Day, where they explored the exciting world of the Buffalo County 4-H Dog Project. The morning kicked off with hands-on learning led by Sam and Kim, Buffalo County 4-H Dog Project leaders. Sam brought her dog, Mimic, who helped demonstrate key […]
Buffalo County 4-H was excited to be invited to set up a station at the Math and Science Night held on April 16 at CFC School. Participants had a blast exploring a variety of magic-themed stations, each offering hands-on learning and creative fun. At our 4-H station, students had the opportunity to create their very […]
Hilltop Climbers 4-H Club met on April 12. They had their meeting and talked about the new service learning project with the American Lutheran home that will happen in June- Pine Derby Race. We discussed what needs to happen soon for people who take animals to the fair, and Abby George is going to make the sign […]
