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 […]

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!

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

Save the Date! The next 4-H Leaders’ Association Meeting will be held on:Sunday, November 16, 20256:00 PM At Walker’s Silver Moon 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cultivating Your Farm’s Future: Farm Succession Workshops

Join our UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Management Specialists, Joy Kirkpatrick, Steph Plaster, Kelly Wilfert, and Kevin Bernhardt as they lead discussions and activities during the Cultivating Your Farm’s Future workshop series. This virtual program will provide tools and resources for farmers who want to start their succession plans.  The program will explore the three-step process of […]

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