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Buffalo County 4‑H is now accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Intern! This paid position is perfect for college or technical‑college students seeking hands‑on experience in youth development, education, leadership, and community programming. The 4‑H Summer Intern works closely with the 4-H staff to help plan and lead summer activities, assist with youth programs, support […]
Buffalo County 4-H Presents 4-H Nature Quest 2026 Buffalo County 4-H is excited to host 4-H Nature Quest at Merrick State Park on June 10, 2026! This adventure-filled event brings together outdoor science, hands-on learning, and wildlife exploration along the beautiful Mississippi River. Youth will experience:• Shoreline fishing• Pollinator education and build‑your‑own butterfly houses• A […]
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.
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
National 4-H Week October 5th – 11th National 4-H Week is our chance to celebrate youth who are learning new skills, serving others, and building a brighter Buffalo County. Wearing green is a simple way to say, “I’m part of something bigger,” and to invite others to join. Enjoy the highlights below! Spot your club? […]
The Hilltop Climbers 4-H group met at the George farm for a potluck and their September meeting on September 14th. New officers were elected for the 2025-2026 year. They also made 4-H themed signs to help promote 4-H and to attract new members; these will be placed throughout town at the beginning of October. They […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
