Kailyn Pophal $500 Scholarship How has Teen Court and Restorative Justice impacted your community? Teen Court and restorative justice impact my community and many others surrounding it. When we are presented with a youth with a violation, our only goal is to help that individual. Our main focus is to understand why they did what […]
Alison George Hilltop Climbers 4-H Club 4-H Youth Leadership Scholarship $500 Scholarship One outstanding 4-H leadership experience for me was when I had the opportunity of being chosen as one of four 4-H members throughout Wisconsin to travel to Washington D.C. in March 2023 to be part of a beef ambassador team for a program […]
On March 21st, Bianca Mullen, the Buffalo County 4-H Program Assistant, inspired future students and 4-H members at the Alma Child Development Day. The youth were thrilled to receive grab-and-go 4-H Greenhouses, allowing them to plant seeds and witness their growth firsthand! 🌱
Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court panel members pivoted to virtual hearings this week due to inclement weather. Youth still asked restorative questions to help a young people with violations to rethink their behavior, repair relationships and to efforts to make things right.Â
Summer Academy will take place from June 16-19, 2025! Registration is set to open March 17th in 4HOnline. Youth in grades 8-11 can register to attend this educational experience! Youth will get the chance to meet new friends and explore potential career and college opportunities in a track of their choice! Youth will also get to […]
Buffalo County 4-H is Thriving! Each measure of the 4-H Thriving Model was assessed on a scale of 1.0-7.0 with a survey of more than 50 Buffalo County 4-H members in grades 8-12 in October 2024. A score of 5 or more indicates a high thriving score, while a score of 6 or more illustrates […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
