Fair Registration Open
Online registration for the 2025 Buffalo County Fair in affiliation with Pepin County is now open. Registration runs from May 6th through June 6th. Entry instructions are available on the Fair website.
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Tractor Safety Course Offered
Alma Area Schools is hosting a Tractor and Machinery Safety course for youth ages 12-15. The State of Wisconsin requires any youth under the age of 16 that is driving farming implements on roads be certified and participate in a Wisconsin Safe Operation of Tractor and Machinery Certification Program. See Wisconsin Act 455. The minimum […]
Congratulations Annie!
Wishing you much success and happiness in your new position as Positive Youth Development Institute Associate Director for the Division of Extension-Madison. Thank you for your years of service and devotion to Buffalo County youth programming. Your dedication, hard work, and countless contributions over the years have truly made a significant impact on Buffalo County […]
Buffalo County 4-H Leaders’ Association Meeting – Save the Date
What you need to know:
Location: Waumandee Country Bar
Date: June 1, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
4-H Avian Quiz Bowl Contest – Mark Your Calendars
If you love poultry, working as a team, and having fun, this contest is for you! Registrations are open for the WI State 4-H Avian (Poultry) Quiz Bowl Contest happening on September 27th at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Portage, WI. Registrations close September 1st. Looking for more information about the event, registration information, or […]
2025 Area Animal Science Days
Wisconsin 4-H Area Animal Science Days will be held in Pierce and Calumet Counties in June. Regional animal science educational opportunities are available to Wisconsin 4-H members. Specifically, Area Animal Science Days is a series of day-long events held around the state in June where youth in the beef, dairy, horse, sheep, and swine projects […]
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.
B-BC 4-H Club Spreads Joy with ‘May the 4th Be With You’ Baskets in Buffalo City and Cochrane
B-BC 4-H Club made May the 4th Be With You Baskets on Sunday May 4th at the Buffalo City Building and then delivered them to homes in the Buffalo City and Cochrane area. The May the 4th Be With You Baskets include candy, plants and mini flowerpots. This activity was a way to give back […]
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, […]
Join Buffalo County 4-H in Supporting Sleep in Heavenly Peace: Service Learning Project Opportunity!
Attention Buffalo County 4-H Members! We are excited to announce a service learning project opportunity with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization. This is a wonderful chance to make a difference in our community by ensuring every child has a comfortable place to sleep. Project Details: How you can help We invite you to join us for a group […]
Thank You 4-H Volunteers! Happy National Volunteer Week!
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our incredible 4-H volunteers. Your unwavering dedication and tireless efforts have been the cornerstone of Buffalo County 4-H’s success. We deeply appreciate the countless hours you invest in mentoring, guiding, and inspiring our youth. Your commitment not only enriches their lives but also strengthens our […]
Celebrating Excellence: Corbyn Weber and Miriam Sandberg Awarded the Wisconsin Teen Court Association Scholarships!
Congratulations to Corbyn and Miriam! We are thrilled to announce that Corbyn Weber and Miriam Sandberg have won the Wisconsin Teen Court Association scholarships worth $500 each! Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Congratulations Corbyn! Congratulations Miriam!
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 […]
BCPC prepares seniors for next steps after graduation
A day of prevention education just for graduating seniors took place on April 10, 2025, at Cochrane-Fountain City School. Buffalo County Senior Day, sponsored by the Buffalo County Partnership Council, is an opportunity for graduating students across Buffalo County to think critically about potential risk behaviors from local speakers. The event centered considering the consequences of […]
Meat Animal Educational Credit
REMINDER: All Buffalo County Fair meat animal exhibitors must earn one Meat Animal Educational Credit in addition to the YQCA training requirement to be eligible to participate in the 2025 Junior Livestock Sale. According to the 2025 Buffalo County Livestock Sale Rules, failure to complete the Meat Animal Educational Credit as well as the YQCA […]
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
Buffalo County 4-H Service Learning Project: Making a Difference by Ensuring all Children have Beds and Clean Bedding!
Buffalo County 4-H members engaged in a service learning project, sewing pillowcases for the ‘Sleep in Heavenly Peace’ nonprofit to ensure all children have beds and clean bedding to sleep on.
Buffalo County 4-H Youth Boost Animal Care Expertise with YQCA Certification
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, March 26 in Mondovi. The youth practiced discussing life skills and learned more about animal wellness and animal […]
Thank you, Conagra, for your generous donation of pudding and hot cocoa mix to MCYC! Your support means the world to us
Glencoe Hustlers’ 4-H Club: Discovering the Art of Woodburning
At their March meeting, the Glencoe Hustlers 4-H Club members had an exciting opportunity to explore the woodburning toolkit. They enthusiastically created various woodburning projects, including picture frames and door signs, showcasing their creativity and craftsmanship.
Register Now for the Wisconsin Restorative Justice Summit 2025: Building Bridges: Uplifting Youth Voice For A More Just And Inclusive Future
Join us in building a more just future! What you need to know about the Wisconsin Restorative Justice Summit 2025! The Restorative Justice Summit is a statewide educational forum that brings together young people and youth-serving professionals to collaborate in advancing equitable, evidence-based restorative justice and peacemaking practices that aim to transform youth services, programs […]
Golden Hornets 4-H Club Visits Valley Springs Maple Syrup
The Golden Hornets 4-H Club took a sweet adventure to Valley Springs Maple Syrup in Waumandee, Wisconsin, on Sunday, March 23rd! Members and their families learned firsthand how maple syrup is made, from tapping trees to boiling sap into syrup. The owners, Susan Pronschinske and Arick Pronschinske, welcomed the group, who explained how sap is […]
Congrats Buffalo County Partnership Council Scholarship Recipients!
Amber Lund $500 Scholarship From your perspective, how have BCPC’s efforts impacted your peers, school, and community? In my opinion, the Buffalo County Partnership Council has made lasting contributions to our community and the individuals who live in it. By spreading awareness through prevention days and initiatives, BCPC has been able to educate the youth […]
Congrats Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court Scholarship Recipients!
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 […]
