You can participate in the Wisconsin Civic Health Challenge in one of two ways: Whether you join us on goosechase or participate via email, you will receive a daily challenge representing a civic health habit you can implement in your life. At the end of the month, complete an evaluation and document the challenges you completed […]
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This is the finalized food stand schedule. If you have any questions please reach out to Deanna at wiersgalla@wisc.edu
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On July 22nd the George family (Doug, Patty, Austin, Alan and Alison) hosted the 2024 4-H Livestock Showmanship Clinic. This event taught youth about the proper techniques of showing sheep, goats, swine, and beef. All who attended had the chance to enter the ring and practice while receiving helpful tips from Karissa, Alison and Alan. […]
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Horse Show List of Champions 2024 Champion Halter: Violet Nogle Reserve Champion Halter: Marli Meier Champion Showmanship: Marli Meier Reserve Champion Showmanship: Olivia Taylor Champion Western Pleasure: Marli Meier Reserve Champion Western Pleasure: Olivia Taylor Champion English Pleasure: Olivia Taylor Reserve Champion English Pleasure: Alison George Champion English Equitation: Alison George Reserve Champion English Equitation: […]
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For any questions please reach out to the Buffalo County Extension Office
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On July 10th and 17th Mondovi area 4-H members participated in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) Discovery Days at Mirror Lake Park! The first day of STEAM consisted of making balloon rockets, foil transfer art, a paper stairs challenge, Picasso 3D art, bubble blowers, splatter painting with straws, building bridges with marshmallows and […]
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The last two Monday’s have been full of learning science, technology, engineering, art and math at the C-FC 4-H STEAM Discovery Days! The first day of STEAM consisted of making balloon rockets, foil transfer art, a paper stairs challenge, Picasso 3D art, bubble blowers, splatter painting with straws, building bridges with marshmallows and toothpicks, and […]
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The Alma Area School plans to host a Tractor and Machinery Safety course for youth ages 12-15. The minimum age requirement for this class as set in WI Act 178 effective May 1998, is 12 years old (12 and 13-year-old youth can only drive on their parent’s farm). However, the course and literature are geared […]
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Hilltop Climbers 4-H Club met on June 23 at Weiss Family Farms as a way to celebrate June Dairy Month. Families were able to view the cows being milked on the 50-cow carousel, a tour of the farm, and pet the baby calves. They also treated us with ice cream sandwiches. We appreciate the hospitality […]
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The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation is proud to announce this year’s scholarship recipients. This year was another extremely competitive year, with only the top 5% of all applicants receiving scholarships. Scholarships are awarded through company and individual endowed funds by supporters who share a passion for 4-H and the leadership and life skills it teaches. The […]
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Shaylah Rodriguez and Harlee Klink took on American Spirit! American Spirit is a learning opportunity, for 4-H members in grades 8-10, where young adults increase knowledge in America’s heritage, build awareness of the many steps taken to gain U.S. independence and freedom, and further develop skills in leadership and personal expression of values. They obtain […]
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On June 26th, 4-H Cloverbud Camp was hosted at the Buffalo City Park. The purpose of the event is to provide a camp experience for our youngest members while preparing them for outdoor opportunities at 4-H Camp Kinnissippewa with overnight experiences in future years. 4-H campers in grades K-2 completed a scavenger hunt, made Gelli […]
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High school students who are trained to as Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court panel members ask questions of their peers with a violation with the intent to change behavior, repair relationships and restore young people’s image. Youth from Durand, Alma, and Cochrane-Fountain City school districts conducted a hearing at the Pepin County Government Center on July […]
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On July 22, 2024 the George family will be hosting a livestock clinic, that includes goats, sheep, beef and swine. If you are interested in attending please complete the google form below. Pre-registration is required. This event can count for one meat animal educational credit. https://forms.gle/3bTmAWrBKmy79MTF6
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On June 20th the annual Buffalo County 4-H Horse Project Gymkhana Clinic was hosted at the Double H Arena. 4-H members worked with Katie Heitman and Karen Scott to develop their horsemanship skills. A unique characteristic of this clinic is that members were able to create a list of abilities they wanted to improve on […]
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The Progressive Agriculture Safety Day®, which is recognized as the largest rural safety and health education program for children nationally, provides education, training, and resources to make rural life safer and healthier for all children and their communities. Sponsored by the Buffalo County Safey Day Committee and UW-Madison Division of Extension, in conjunction with the […]
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LOCATION CHANGE – practice nights are now being held at Harmonia Park in Waumandee due to flooding at Riecks Lake Park. Learn and practice dog obedience and agility Wednesday evenings with the Buffalo County 4-H Dog Project Leaders. This is an opportunity for individual instruction as well as group training. Project leaders will help prepare […]
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ATTENTION DAIRY EXHIBITORS: The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection(DATCP) is requiring Influenza A testing prior to movement of lactating dairy cattle to fairs or exhibitions effective beginning June 19, 2024. In order to move lactating dairy cattle to fairs or exhibitions within the state, producers must receive anegative test for Influenza A […]
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Camp Kinnissippewa was a blast! June 5th through the 7th 4-H members from Buffalo, Trempealeau, Jackson, and Pepin County had the opportunity to attend 4-H Camp Kinnissippewa. At camp, campers could practice their archery skills, make bubble painting and animal tracks, weave baskets and much more. They were also able to enhance their drama, team […]
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