4-H Youth Development

Meats Judging Contest

The 4-H Meats Judging Contest challenges youth to demonstrate their knowledge of meat quality and animal products by judging carcass and retail cut classes, grading carcasses, and identifying retail cuts. Open to Wisconsin 4-H members ages 8–18, the contest offers junior and senior divisions, with top teams advancing to regional and national competitions. The 2026 contest will be held on Saturday, January 31, at UW-Madison, with registration due by January 19 in 4-H Online. Resources and details are available on the UW-Madison Youth Livestock site.

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Buffalo County 4-H Leaders’ Association Meeting

Led by Our 4-H Youth Leaders Join us for our upcoming Buffalo County 4-H Leaders’ Association Meeting, proudly led by our 4-H Youth Leaders! This is a great opportunity to support youth leadership, stay connected, and take part in important discussions that help shape our county program. 📅 Date: January 18, 2026📍 Location: Buffalo County […]

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Lucky 16 Members Give Back to Local First Responders

At our December meeting, Lucky 16 4-H members put community service into action! Youth created heartfelt handmade cards and assembled goody bags to deliver to our local fire department and EMS workers. ❤️🚒🚑 We are grateful for the dedication of our emergency responders, and we’re proud of our members for giving back in such a […]

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4-H Members Attend Fall Forum

Hilltop Climbers 4-H club members and adult leaders attended Wisconsin 4-H Fall Forum.  Jaden and Jennifer Brenden along with Emma Pearl and Kathy Jardine traveled to Green Lake, WI in early November for the 3-day conference. Fall Forum offers youth and adult leaders a statewide training experience to develop new skills and bring fresh ideas […]

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2025 Gather & Grow Leaders’ Social & Meeting

We held our Gather & Grow 4-H Leaders’ Social and Meeting on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Walker’s Silver Moon. This event brought together new and returning 4-H leaders to connect, celebrate, and build community. Attendees enjoyed pizza and beverages, followed by an engaging, interactive leadership training led by Deanna Wiersgalla. We had over 40 […]

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Hilltop Climbers November Meeting Recap

Hilltop Climbers 4-H Club met on Nov 9th at the Marten Center. They congratulated Kaylen Rud for being chosen as the 2025 Outstanding Buffalo Co. 4-H member. We congratulated the new officers for 2025-2026: Bell Bork- President, Jaden Brenden- Vice President, Ethan Sheldon -Secretary, Ian Berger- Treasurer, Emma Pearl Jardine- Reporter, and Historian Anna & […]

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Lookout Legends 4-H Elects New Officers and Celebrates with Pizza Party

Lookout Legends 4-H met on Sunday, November 9, at the Gilmanton American Legion for their monthly meeting. During the business portion of the meeting, new officers were elected. New officers are President Jorgia Serum, Vice President Robin Henthorn, Secretary Jensyn Serum, Treasurer Kaela Kraft, and Reporter Quinn Paulson. Afterwards, club members enjoyed the pizza party […]

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Pepin/Buffalo 4-H Shooting Sports Practices!

Pepin County 4-H is excited to invite youth to join the Pepin/Buffalo Shooting Sports practices this winter! Details Location: Pepin Sportsman’s Club (N 100076 Sand Ridge Rd, Pepin, WI) When: Monday and Tuesday Evenings, January 12 – March 31, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM Cost: $10 (paid to the Pepin/Buffalo Shooting Sports Club) Who: Youth […]

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Green Out: Celebrating National 4-H Week in Buffalo County!

National 4-H Week October 5th – 11th National 4-H Week is our chance to celebrate youth who are learning new skills, serving others, and building a brighter Buffalo County. Wearing green is a simple way to say, “I’m part of something bigger,” and to invite others to join. Enjoy the highlights below! Spot your club? […]

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UW-Madison Extension Partners with Iowa State to Bring Trusted Food Preservation and Safety Advice to Wisconsin

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is excited toannounce a new partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s AnswerLineto provide Wisconsin residents with reliable, research-based guidance on food preservation andother home-related questions. AnswerLine, operated by trained consumer and family scientists, has been a trusted resourcefor over 50 years, answering questions about: Starting October […]

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2025 4-H Record Book Highlights!

Celebrating 4-H Record Books 4-H Records are an important tool for documenting and celebrating each member’s 4-H journey. They provide a space to reflect on the past year’s activities, set goals for the future, and realize not only how much has been accomplished, but more importantly, how much has been learned. This year, we’re proud […]

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New Officer Team Elected

The Buffalo County 4-H Leaders’ Association elected new adult and youth officers on September 21, 2025. The new officer team will serve in their respective roles throughout the 2025-26 4-H year. President – Ashley Ellis; Youth President – Eli Sandberg; Vice-President – Patty George; Youth Vice-President – Marley Brommer; Secretary – Gennah Bremer; Youth Secretary […]

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Wisconsin 4-H NEW Project Guide

Are you interested in finding new SPARKS and project areas? Check out the NEW 2025-26 Wisconsin 4-H Project Guide Visit the Wisconsin 4-H Projects website for in depth information about each project. Explore the new Discover Your Path  video series which guides you from identifying your Sparks to exploring the project. Choose your Project Areas […]

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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 […]

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