4-H Youth Development
Congratulations Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court Seniors!
Congratulations to the Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court seniors! Your dedication and hard work have made a significant impact on our community. We deeply appreciate the time and effort you’ve invested in making the Teen Court a success. As you embark on your future endeavors, we wish you all the best and are confident that you […]
Congratulations Buffalo County 4-H Seniors!
Congratulations to the graduating Buffalo County 4-H seniors! We are incredibly proud of your achievements and the dedication you have shown throughout your time in 4-H. Your hard work, leadership, and commitment to community service have made a lasting impact on Buffalo County. As you embark on your future endeavors, we wish you the best […]
State 4-H Dog Speaking and Demonstration Contest
We have a great opportunity for our 4-H members who love dogs and like talking about them. 4-H dog project members are invited to be part of the statewide 4-H dog speaking and demonstration contest. It is being held in conjunction with the 4-H horse speaking contest on May 4, 2025, at the STEM Innovation […]
Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court Empowers Youth to Make Better Choices Through Restorative Hearings
Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court panel members from Pepin, Durand, and Cochrane-Fountain City schools conducted hearings for vaping this week. The youth asked restorative questions of their peers to help them rethink their behavior and make better choices when faced with a similar situation in the future. Youth received requirements to help them repair relationships and […]
Premise Registration and Renewal
Do you have a current Premise ID number? A premise ID number is required to submit animal information in 4-H Online or FairEntry for the following livestock: Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, Horse, Poultry, and Goats. Premises registration is mandatory in Wisconsin, regardless of how many animals you own or how they are used. Livestock premises […]
MCYC Shines at the 4-H Festival of Arts with Watercolor Creations
MCYC recently showcased their creativity at the 4-H Festival of Arts by creating beautiful watercolor line paintings. Each participant poured their imagination and skills into their artwork, resulting in a vibrant display of talent. Their hard work and dedication were recognized with certificates of participation, celebrating their artistic achievements and encouraging them to continue exploring […]
Montana Pioneers 4-H Club Meeting Highlights and Upcoming Events
The Montana Pioneers 4-H club met on Sunday, February 9th, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Kaylee Schultz called the meeting to order and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H pledge. Raelynn Bork took roll call and asked members about their favorite Valentine’s candy. Kaylee Schultz read the minutes from the previous meeting, […]
Buffalo County 4-H Members Enhance Skills with YQCA Training on Animal Wellness and Safety
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, February 19 in Mondovi. The youth practiced discussing life skills and learned more about animal wellness and animal […]
Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court Seniors Conduct Interviews and Mentor New Panel Members in Restorative Justice Process
Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court graduating seniors Mya Stewart (Alma), Finley Noll (Alma), and Maya Weir (Durand) conducted interviews with high school students from Alma, Cochrane-Fountain City, Mondovi, Durand, and Pepin school districts applying to be new panel members. Youth learned more about the restorative justice process and built empathy for youth with a violation by […]
Buffalo County Senior Day: Empowering 12th Graders for Future Success
On Thursday, April 10th, 2025 from 9:00 am- 2:00 am, all the Buffalo County 12th grade students from Alma, Cochrane-Fountain City, Gilmanton, and Mondovi School Districts will be participating in the annual Buffalo County Senior Day. The main goal of Senior Day is to provide resources to graduating students that will help prepare them for transition […]
2025 Youth Livestock Webinar Series: Cooking, Management, and Charcuterie – Join Us!
In 2025, Bernie O’Rourke, Extension Youth Livestock Specialist, will host three webinars from February through April from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This is available for all youth grades 3-13. The session will be recorded and available on the Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program’s YouTube channel. This is offered in connection with the University of Wisconsin Madison Animal & Dairy Sciences […]
Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court Supports Oconto County in Rebuilding Peer Judge Panel
Six members of the Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court conducted virtual hearings for youth with violations in Oconto County, Wisconsin. The panelists helped young people across the state repair relationships, make things right, and change their behavior. Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court is helping support Oconto County Teen Court as they transition between coordinators and rebuild their […]
Capturing Brilliance: 4-H Festival of Arts Top 10 Photography Winners
Top Photography Winners: Bryndi Golden: Domestic Animal, Bryndi Golden: Flower, Norah Lisowski: Unusual Perspective, Norah Lisowski: Domestic Animal, Aidan Lisowski: Domestic Animal, Aidan Lisowski: Flower, Allyson Mercer: Portrait, Azalya Hurlburt: Reflection, Alison George: Flower, Allison George: Scenic
4-H Afterschool Shines at the 4-H Festival of Arts with Watercolor Creations
The 4-H Afterschool program recently showcased their creativity at the 4-H Festival of Arts by creating beautiful watercolor paintings. Each participant poured their imagination and skills into their artwork, resulting in a vibrant display of talent. Their hard work and dedication were recognized with certificates of participation, celebrating their artistic achievements and encouraging them to […]
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.
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 […]
Hilltop Climbers 4-H: Sweet Treats and Super Bowl Eats at February Meeting
The Hilltop Climbers 4-H group met on February 9th for our meeting along with cookie decorating and pizza making. Members frosted cookies and they will be distributed to local businesses that support our 4-H club. We also made pizzas to take home for the Super Bowl. Our next meeting will occur on Sunday, April 13th […]
Alma School’s 6th Graders Dive into the World of Coding
Students in Mrs. Glander’s sixth grade classroom at Alma Area School utilized their critical thinking skills to code mini robots on February 5th and February 6th. The students accepted four challenges to use block coding to complete Ancient Olympic trials in long jump, ski jump, 400 m dash, and chariot racing with their mini robots. […]
