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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

BEYOND READY – Join 4-H or Re-Enroll Today!

When you join 4-H, you’re a part of something big! 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, with more than six million members and over 90,000 clubs. Join or Re-Enroll in Buffalo County 4-H Today! 2025-2026 4-H Enrollment period: September 4th – November 1st Enroll before November 1st for a chance to win a 4-H […]

2025 National 4-H Week Lawn/Window Displays!

2025 Buffalo County 4-H Displays 🌱🎉 Buffalo County 4-H Displays are Back! 🎉🌱 Celebrate National 4-H Week (Oct 5–11) by showing off your club pride with a creative Lawn or Window Display! 🏡✨ Use one of these themes:🔹 Ready to Lead, Built to Grow🔹 Bold Steps, Bright Future🔹 Where Futures Take Root ✅ Include a […]

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 […]

4-H Leaders’ Association Meeting – Save the Date!

Save the Date! The next 4-H Leaders’ Association Meeting will be held on: Buffalo County CourthouseSunday, November 16, 20256:00 PM All 4-H leaders, volunteers, youth members, and anyone interested are encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to:– Share updates from your clubs– Help make decisions that guide Buffalo County 4-H– Connect with other […]

Celebrate National 4-H Week with a Green Out!

Buffalo County 4-H is joining the nation in celebrating National 4-H Week, October 5–11, 2025. We’re inviting all youth, families, and clubs to show your 4-H spirit by participating in our countywide Green Out! Here’s how it works: When you send in your photo, your name will be entered into a drawing. If selected, your […]

Cheerful Workers 4-H Dig In & Spruce Up

The Cheerful Workers 4-H gathered on Saturday morning, August 23, at the Lyster Parish Hall—our usual meeting spot. The Perennial Garden in front of the hall was in need of some care, so we rolled up our sleeves and got to work. Our weather-worn Little Library and an old bench were removed, and we tackled […]

Spooky In A Jar! Buffalo County Fall/Halloween Contest!

Spooky in a jar! Buffalo County 4-H Halloween/Fall Contest! Turn an ordinary jar into something extraordinary! Think spooky lanterns, harvest decor, or glowing autumn magic. How to enter: Judging: Entries will be judged in multiple categories (creativity, fall/Halloween spirit, and overall design). Contest runs NOW through October 24th! Winners will be announced after Halloween. Show […]

Now Hiring: 4-H Program Educator – Buffalo County

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is seeking a dedicated 4-H Program Educator to join our team in Buffalo County. This is a regular Academic Staff position within the Positive Youth Development Institute. As a 4-H Program Educator, you will: Qualifications: Position Details: Apply Here Today!

2025 Countywide Service-Learning

THANK YOU BUFFALO COUNTY 4-H! Buffalo County 4-H Partners with Sleep in Heavenly Peace NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN® is the slogan for the non-profit organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace. At SHP, they believe beds are a basic need for proper physical, emotional, and mental support for a child.  Through the […]

Livestock Showmanship Clinic Enhances Skills

Over 50 youth along with their families from Buffalo, Pepin, and Pierce counties attended the Livestock Showmanship Clinic that was held at the George Family Farm near Mondovi on the evening of Sunday, July 20, 2025. The interactive workshop taught youth basic showmanship skills and techniques for showing beef, sheep, swine and goats. Youth leader […]

Buffalo County 4-Her’s Travel with American Spirit

Buffalo County 4-H youth, Emma Pearl Jardine and Jaden Brenden of Hilltop Climbers 4-H participate in the 4-H American Spirit Experience, June 20-29, 2025 . The 4-H American Spirit Experience is an opportunity for youth in grades 8-10 to immerse themselves in history and heritage through a 10-day bus journey to the East Coast and […]

Lucky 16 4-H Catapults to Creativity

At their June 8th meeting, members of the Lucky 16 4-H Club put their critical thinking skills to the test by designing and experimenting with craft stick catapults using STEM Discovery Toolkits from the Extension office. With a splash of imagination and a sprinkle of strategy, everyone had a blast layering vibrant sands to create […]

Montana Pioneers 4-H Club Honors Farmers with Homemade Lunches

On Sunday, May 4th, members of the Montana Pioneers 4-H Club came together to pack and deliver lunches for local farmers. Working as a team, the club assembled the meals and then set out to personally deliver them. This effort was a heartfelt way to show appreciation and gratitude to the farmers for their hard […]

4-H POP-UP SPARKS!

On May 4, 2025, young people had the opportunity to participate in various engaging stations, including using 3D pens, our new 3D printers, creating fire tiles, and making fleece tie blankets for our Buffalo County Service Learning project, Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

Sparking Curiosity: 4-H STEM Activity at Math and Science Night

On April 21st, Cochrane-Fountain City School hosted an exciting Math and Science Night, where elementary-aged students had the opportunity to engage in various math and science activities. Among these activities, Bianca Mullen, 4-H Program Assistant, and Stephanie Foust, 4-H Associate Educator, guided the students through a hands-on fire tile activity. Engaging with about 100 students, […]

Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court Trains New Panel Members

Buffalo / Pepin County Teen Court welcomed 15 new panel members at their training on April 11th at the Buffalo County Courthouse in Alma. These new panelists join another 30 high school students already serving as peer judges. Teen Court hears over 25 cases a year across the two counties, with referrals from the juvenile […]

4-H Members got to explore their SPARKS at 4-H Art Sparks Days!

On March 21st and 28th, Associate 4-H Educator Stephanie Foust organized two engaging “Sparks Days.” Participants explored a variety of activities, including 3D printing, using 3D pens, and creating spin art. They also participated in a meaningful service-learning project, sewing pillowcases for the “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” initiative. Art Sparks Maxville Art Sparks Buffalo City

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