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 […]
4-H members must enter animal identification information into 4-H Online by May 1, 2025. 4-H members planning to exhibit animals at the Buffalo County Fair must log into 4-H Online and enter the animal information for all animals prior to May 1st. Important: Enter all information requested before submitting. Be prepared with your Premise ID […]
Hey College Students! We are hiring! Details: Join our summer staff team Application for Youth Counselor For more information please contact Annie Lisowski at annie.lisowski@wisc.edu
We have a great opportunity for our 4-H members who love dogs and like talking about them. 4-H dog project members are invited to be part of the statewide 4-H dog speaking and demonstration contest. It is being held in conjunction with the 4-H horse speaking contest on May 4, 2025, at the STEM Innovation […]
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 […]
On Thursday, April 10th, 2025 from 9:00 am- 2:00 am, all the Buffalo County 12th grade students from Alma, Cochrane-Fountain City, Gilmanton, and Mondovi School Districts will be participating in the annual Buffalo County Senior Day. The main goal of Senior Day is to provide resources to graduating students that will help prepare them for transition […]
In 2025, Bernie O’Rourke, Extension Youth Livestock Specialist, will host three webinars from February through April from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This is available for all youth grades 3-13. The session will be recorded and available on the Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program’s YouTube channel. This is offered in connection with the University of Wisconsin Madison Animal & Dairy Sciences […]
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 […]
The Hilltop Climbers 4-H group met on February 9th for our meeting along with cookie decorating and pizza making. Members frosted cookies and they will be distributed to local businesses that support our 4-H club. We also made pizzas to take home for the Super Bowl. Our next meeting will occur on Sunday, April 13th […]
Students in Mrs. Glander’s sixth grade classroom at Alma Area School utilized their critical thinking skills to code mini robots on February 5th and February 6th. The students accepted four challenges to use block coding to complete Ancient Olympic trials in long jump, ski jump, 400 m dash, and chariot racing with their mini robots. […]
4-H Afterschool Summer Program 2025 Details: The summer program may be limited to 40 full time students if all staff positions are able to be filled. A waitlist will be established based on student priority. An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title […]
MCYC Summer Program 2025 Details: Please note that the MCYC Summer Registration is currently full and a waitlist has been created. An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act […]
Students in Mr. Holt’s sixth grade classroom at Cochrane-Fountain City school utilized their critical thinking skills to code mini robots on January 27th and January 28th. The students accepted four challenges to use block coding to complete Ancient Olympic trials in long jump, ski jump, 400 m dash, and chariot racing with their mini robots. […]
