What you need to know: Note: Youth must be accompanied by a guardian to attend this event. Custodial care will be provided by a parent or guardian age 16 or older. 4 stations and participants move between 4-H Art Sparks activities at their own choice. 3D printing – provides an interactive way to explore concepts in […]
Save The Date! 4-H Camp Kinnissppewa Overnight! Choose your own adventure! Date: June 11-12, 2025 Time: 12:30 PM June 11 – 3:30 PM June 12 Cost: $125 Who: 3-8 grade 4-H youth in Buffalo, Pepin, Trempealeau Counties Where: Camp YMCA Pepin Stockholm, WI Camp Activities: Campfires, Games, Scavenger Hunt, Swimming, Science, Arts & Crafts, High […]
We would like to let you know of an outstanding educational opportunity for student horse lovers and owners at the 2025 Midwest Horse Fair – “Journey Home”. Hundreds of clinics, seminars, and events that feature the best horse professionals from across the country will be included. Clinics on Horsemanship, Dressage, Farrier & Veterinary Care, Driving, Jumping, Mulemanship, Reined […]
The Wisconsin Rural Opportunites Foundation, Inc. will award $3,000 scholarships to five outstanding high school seniors from rural Wisconsin to pursue post-secondary education through premier Scholarship Awards Program. Applications are currently open and will close at 11:59 pm on Friday, March 7. The application can be found on our website Only online applications are submitted […]
On January 9, 2025 at Mondovi High School fifth and sixth graders from Mondovi, Alma, Cochrane-Fountain City and Gilmanton schools participated in the annual Buffalo County Partnership Council 5th and 6th Grade Prevention Day. The program was hosted by the Buffalo County Partnership Council (BCPC), a group of teachers, students, county agencies, and community organizations […]
Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court panel members worked with two families at the Buffalo County Courthouse on Wednesday, January 8th. They asked youth with violations restorative questions to help them repair relationships and make things right with those they have harmed. The panel members were from Pepin, Alma, and Cochrane-Fountain City school districts. Families expressed that they are very appreciative of the restorative approach to developing requirements to help rethink decisions and change behavior.
4-H Camp Kinnissippewa is looking for 4-H youth in grades 8-12 who are energetic, like working with children, and enjoy being leaders to be camp counselors on June 11-12, 2025. Details:
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program designed as an annual education and certification program focused on food safety, animal well-being and character awareness for youth ages 8 to 21 producing and/or showing pigs, beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goats, rabbits, and poultry. According to the Buffalo […]
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I grew up in Buffalo County, graduated from Mondovi High School, and attended UW-River Falls, and earned a Political Science Degree with a Sociology minor. I have been the general leader of the B-BC 4-H Club for the last 15 years. I stayed home to raise my children, but now have returned to work as a […]
Our last meeting was on December 8th, 2024; it started at 4:01pm. The meeting was held at the Montana Town Hall. We had a Christmas party and made ornaments and cards for senior citizens in the area. We also decorated some Christmas cookies. The pledges were led by Kaylee Schultz.Roll call was taken by Raelynn Bork.Finley […]
On Thursday, January 9th, all the Buffalo County 5th and 6th grade students from Alma, Cochrane-Fountain City, Gilmanton, and Mondovi School Districts will be participating in a workshop on making positive choices, mental health, and vaping prevention. Carl Olson will be the featured speaker and facilitator of the workshop. Mr. Olson, who is an engaging […]
On December 15th the Hilltop Climbers 4-H club had a fun filled meeting with holiday and winter activities, caroling and a potluck dinner. 4-H members made ornaments and packed treats for the backpack program at the Mondovi school. They also stuffed stockings with goodies for members to deliver throughout the community as a service-learning project. […]
Chris Jumbeck was awarded the annual 2024 Buffalo County 4-H Community Servant Award on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Alma Area School by Clover 4-H club members. The award recognizes an individual with exemplary service to 4-H and the community through an ongoing commitment to community service and to making a positive impact on […]
We are excited to announce an incredible learning opportunity for youth in grades 10-12! The 2025 Citizenship Washington Focus trip will take place in Washington, D.C. from June 20-28, 2025. This is an amazing chance for youth to gain leadership skills, and learn about government. Registration is open from December 20th to January 15th through […]
Durand and Pepin high school students who serve as Buffalo/Pepin Teen Court panel members heard two cases on Wednesday, December 11th. The teen court youth asked restorative justice questions to create authentic consequences for youth with retail theft violations. The purpose of the requirements are to help make things right with those they have harmed […]
Macy Hunger, Gina Guenther, Ella Fluekiger, Jensyn Serum, Jaden Brenden, Ian Berger, Will Rzepiejwski, Aidan Lisowski, Quin Sandberg, Liz Rzepiejwski, Colin Rud, Norah Lisowski, Julia Moats, Corbyn Weber, Caidance Veraguth, Bella Bork, Ayden Flaherty, Nathan Stoppelmoore, Kaylen Rud, Mya Stanton, Neveyah Merchlewitz, Claire Goeldner, Samantha Berg, Alison George, Kali Schalinske, Aden McGuire, Reed Wiersgalla, Emma […]
Buffalo County 10th grade students from Alma, Cochrane-Fountain City, Gilmanton, and Mondovi School Districts participated in the sixth annual Tenth Grade Prevention Day on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Tom Goeltz from SafetyTom Consulting was the first of two featured presentations. Mr. Goeltz has spoken to hundreds of thousands of students throughout the nation and he […]
4-H members at the Mondovi Community Youth Center worked with CCFBank to collect some yummy goodies for a local Mondovi soldier and his unit during the holiday season. Jamis Keding, who son is an active member at MCYC, is currently serving our country as a SFC in the US Army. Keding is stationed in Kuwait. […]
On Sunday, December 1st, the Cheerful Workers 4-H Club gathered together for a brief business meeting. Following the meeting, the group dedicated their time to creating heartfelt holiday projects aimed at bringing joy to family members, shut-ins, nursing home residents, and those in assisted living. It was a wonderful opportunity to spread warmth and kindness […]
Apply Here: Buffalo County Youth Counselor at UW–Madison We are currently seeking college students (18 and older) to join our team! Experience working with youth is preferred. The position offers flexible hours from 2:30 – 5:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with negotiable days. The pay range is $15 – $17 per hour, starting based on […]
Chippewa Valley Technical College provided a tour for members of the Hilltop Climbers 4-H Club on Tuesday, November 26th. Youth and adults had the opportunity to engage with students and faculty and learn more about career clusters in different industries. CVTC’s partnership with Buffalo County 4-H in the last year has opened up possibilities for […]
