Fulfill the Meat Animal Educational Credit and join us for an engaging and informative bio-security workshop open to all with an emphasis on county fair animal exhibitors. Presented by: Andrea Rippley Schlais, Trempealeau County 4-H Program Educator. Learn safe practices for taking your animals to shows, ensuring their health and safety. When: Monday, June 30th […]
At their June 8th meeting, members of the Lucky 16 4-H Club put their critical thinking skills to the test by designing and experimenting with craft stick catapults using STEM Discovery Toolkits from the Extension office. With a splash of imagination and a sprinkle of strategy, everyone had a blast layering vibrant sands to create […]
On Sunday, May 4th, members of the Montana Pioneers 4-H Club came together to pack and deliver lunches for local farmers. Working as a team, the club assembled the meals and then set out to personally deliver them. This effort was a heartfelt way to show appreciation and gratitude to the farmers for their hard […]
If you love poultry, working as a team, and having fun, this contest is for you! Registrations are open for the WI State 4-H Avian (Poultry) Quiz Bowl Contest happening on September 27th at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Portage, WI. Registrations close September 1st. Looking for more information about the event, registration information, or […]
Wisconsin 4-H Area Animal Science Days will be held in Pierce and Calumet Counties in June. Regional animal science educational opportunities are available to Wisconsin 4-H members. Specifically, Area Animal Science Days is a series of day-long events held around the state in June where youth in the beef, dairy, horse, sheep, and swine projects […]
On May 4, 2025, young people had the opportunity to participate in various engaging stations, including using 3D pens, our new 3D printers, creating fire tiles, and making fleece tie blankets for our Buffalo County Service Learning project, Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
B-BC 4-H Club made May the 4th Be With You Baskets on Sunday May 4th at the Buffalo City Building and then delivered them to homes in the Buffalo City and Cochrane area. The May the 4th Be With You Baskets include candy, plants and mini flowerpots. This activity was a way to give back […]
On April 21st, Cochrane-Fountain City School hosted an exciting Math and Science Night, where elementary-aged students had the opportunity to engage in various math and science activities. Among these activities, Bianca Mullen, 4-H Program Assistant, and Stephanie Foust, 4-H Associate Educator, guided the students through a hands-on fire tile activity. Engaging with about 100 students, […]
Attention Buffalo County 4-H Members! We are excited to announce a service learning project opportunity with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization. This is a wonderful chance to make a difference in our community by ensuring every child has a comfortable place to sleep. Project Details: How you can help We invite you to join us for a group […]
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our incredible 4-H volunteers. Your unwavering dedication and tireless efforts have been the cornerstone of Buffalo County 4-H’s success. We deeply appreciate the countless hours you invest in mentoring, guiding, and inspiring our youth. Your commitment not only enriches their lives but also strengthens our […]
Congratulations to Corbyn and Miriam! We are thrilled to announce that Corbyn Weber and Miriam Sandberg have won the Wisconsin Teen Court Association scholarships worth $500 each! Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Congratulations Corbyn! Congratulations Miriam!
Buffalo / Pepin County Teen Court welcomed 15 new panel members at their training on April 11th at the Buffalo County Courthouse in Alma. These new panelists join another 30 high school students already serving as peer judges. Teen Court hears over 25 cases a year across the two counties, with referrals from the juvenile […]
A day of prevention education just for graduating seniors took place on April 10, 2025, at Cochrane-Fountain City School. Buffalo County Senior Day, sponsored by the Buffalo County Partnership Council, is an opportunity for graduating students across Buffalo County to think critically about potential risk behaviors from local speakers. The event centered considering the consequences of […]
REMINDER: All Buffalo County Fair meat animal exhibitors must earn one Meat Animal Educational Credit in addition to the YQCA training requirement to be eligible to participate in the 2025 Junior Livestock Sale. According to the 2025 Buffalo County Livestock Sale Rules, failure to complete the Meat Animal Educational Credit as well as the YQCA […]
On March 21st and 28th, Associate 4-H Educator Stephanie Foust organized two engaging “Sparks Days.” Participants explored a variety of activities, including 3D printing, using 3D pens, and creating spin art. They also participated in a meaningful service-learning project, sewing pillowcases for the “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” initiative. Art Sparks Maxville Art Sparks Buffalo City
More than 40 Buffalo County 4-H meat animal project members were trained in the national Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) requirements by certified trainer, Buffalo County 4-H Youth Development Educator, Annie Lisowski, on Wednesday, March 26 in Mondovi. The youth practiced discussing life skills and learned more about animal wellness and animal […]
At their March meeting, the Glencoe Hustlers 4-H Club members had an exciting opportunity to explore the woodburning toolkit. They enthusiastically created various woodburning projects, including picture frames and door signs, showcasing their creativity and craftsmanship.
Join us in building a more just future! What you need to know about the Wisconsin Restorative Justice Summit 2025! The Restorative Justice Summit is a statewide educational forum that brings together young people and youth-serving professionals to collaborate in advancing equitable, evidence-based restorative justice and peacemaking practices that aim to transform youth services, programs […]
The Golden Hornets 4-H Club took a sweet adventure to Valley Springs Maple Syrup in Waumandee, Wisconsin, on Sunday, March 23rd! Members and their families learned firsthand how maple syrup is made, from tapping trees to boiling sap into syrup. The owners, Susan Pronschinske and Arick Pronschinske, welcomed the group, who explained how sap is […]
