2025 Dog Show July 19th, 9:00AM Buffalo County Fair Grounds It’s not just about walking a dog—The Buffalo County Fair Dog Show is an opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their skills in dog handling, obedience, showmanship and much more. Everyone is welcome to attend! The 2025 Cat Show will follow at 1:00pm.
The Outstanding 4-H Member Award honors a Buffalo County 4-H youth who exemplifies leadership, citizenship, skill mastery, and dedicated service to the community. Applications are due to the UW-Madison Division of Extension Buffalo County Office by July 28, 2025. Sponsored by the Buffalo County 4-H Leaders Association
July – Peppers, Peppers, and more Peppers July – Peppers Select peppers that are firm and bright colored. Peppers are in season in Wisconsin July to October. Refrigerate and use within 5 days. Use – Slice to eat raw with your favorite dip or roast/sauté and add to burritos or fajitas. Nutrition – Peppers have vitamin C which helps […]
Set Up/Clean Up The Buffalo County Fair in affiliation with Pepin County invites you to set-up and clean-up before and after the fair. We need your help and support in order to make the Fair a great one this year! Please look at the lists to find your organization so we have help on both days. Meals will be […]
Buffalo County 4-H Horse project members will be showcasing their skills at the 2025 4-H Horse Show on July 26th at the Midnight Riders Arena beginning at 9:00a.m. The exhibition will include Western Pleasure, English Pleasure and Gymkhana events. Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend. More information about the Buffalo County 4-H Horse project […]
Buffalo County 4-H youth, Emma Pearl Jardine and Jaden Brenden of Hilltop Climbers 4-H participate in the 4-H American Spirit Experience, June 20-29, 2025 . The 4-H American Spirit Experience is an opportunity for youth in grades 8-10 to immerse themselves in history and heritage through a 10-day bus journey to the East Coast and […]
REGISTER NOW! 4-H Livestock Showmanship Clinic The 4-H Showmanship Clinic is being hosted by the Doug and Patty George family at their farm. The clinic will include information about how to exhibit sheep, beef, swine, and goats in the ring as well as how to prepare them for the show. Youth must be members of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
