Join our Sparks Champion Trainings to support youth as they discover and grow their passions. Open to youth leaders, adult volunteers, and PYD staff, these live Zoom sessions will help you explore your role, learn how to encourage sparks, and create a plan to support youth in your community. Registration required materials mailed to those who sign up at least one week in advance.
Buffalo and Pepin Counties Teen Court is recruiting high school students (grades 9–11) from local districts to serve on its 2026 panel. Teen Court offers youth the chance to participate in the juvenile justice system through restorative practices, while gaining leadership and decision-making experience. Interested students can apply online and contact the coordinator for more details.
The Hilltop Climbers held their Season of Giving meeting on December 14 at Club 10 Bowling Alley, led by Bella. Members celebrated having the largest turnout at the Buffalo County Leaders social, explored leadership and personality types, and discussed possible changes to the Festival of the Arts. They also completed several service projects, including making snack bags for the backpack program, creating ornaments, donating to the food pantry, and participating in the “Sock Your Neighbor” holiday activity. The meeting concluded with bowling and pizza.
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.
The Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl is back for 2026! The 2026 contest will be held on February 7th at UW Green Bay in the STEM Innovation Building, 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI 54311. The Dairy Bowl is a “quiz bowl” competition where all questions deal with dairy topics. Competition in the 4-H Dairy […]
Is beef production in your future? Join the School for Beginning Beef Production Each course will be held online via ZOOM from 7 – 8.30 pm (Central). Free Registration: Register for this free six-part course. Registration closes on January 26, 2026. For More Information Contact: To request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or […]
Got plant problems? Learn plant diagnostics online Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems is an online course offered by the UW-Madison Extension Horticulture Program. The course, which runs Feb. 1-April 30, 2026, teaches basic troubleshooting skills for plant-related problems. Learn the step-by-step process for identifying plant problems in your yard, garden, and […]
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 […]
December 7, 2025 — Lyster Parish Hall The Cheerful Workers 4-H Club met on Sunday, December 7 at 11:30 AM at the Lyster Parish Hall. We began with a warm lunch prepared by the families in attendance — hot soup, sandwiches, dessert, and a few extra fixings gave us energy on a cold day as […]
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 […]
Registration is now open for the first ever Winter Academy! Winter Academy consists of three virtual sessions which provide youth with tools to set career and college goals, develop soft skills most important to employers, and build problem-solving skills. By applying, youth agree to actively participate in all three sessions. The sessions will not be recorded for […]
Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference 2026 Helping Children Thrive When Life Gets Tough February 4, 2026 Free, Online Learning Event “The Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference is for anyone raising or working with kids. Each session is led by an expert and shares research-based, practical information that anyone can use. You’ll leave with encouragement and new ideas to support […]
Get ready for a fun and festive winter challenge! This year, 4-H members can choose between two creative categories or enter both! Gingerbread House Challenge Build your own gingerbread-style creation using anything you want. You can use: Craft supplies A store-bought gingerbread kit Cardboard or paperboard Graham crackers Recyclables Repurpose an old dollhouse or birdhouse […]
On your healing journey from loss and grief. For more information regarding Companions Through the Wilderness – Healing from Loss and Grief contact Mary Campbell Wood, mary.campbellwood@wisc.edu
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 […]
DUBUQUE, Iowa –The university extension services in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin are teaming together to offer the Driftless Region Beef Conference to educate beef producers. The fourteenth annual event will be held Jan. 22-23, 2026, at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque. Past participants in this conference have said the program would increase their economic […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
