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.
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
Hilltop Climbers 4-H: Sweet Treats and Super Bowl Eats at February Meeting
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 […]
Alma School’s 6th Graders Dive into the World of Coding
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. […]
Hey College Students – We Are Hiring!
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
4-H Afterschool Summer Program 2025 – Registration Now Available!
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 – Registration Now Available!
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 […]
Sixth graders at C-FC school code in the classroom
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. […]
Hill & Hollow 4-H Club Kicks Off the Year with Bowling and Pizza Fun!
The Hill & Hollow Helping Hands 4-H club enjoyed some social and recreation time at their January 4-H club meeting. Youth and adults enjoyed bowling and pizza together on Sunday, January 26 in Winona.
Nicole Hunger recognized as 2024 Volunteer of the Year
The 2024 Buffalo County 4-H Volunteer Award was presented to Nicole Hunger, the Hill and Hollow 4-H Club Leader, at the January 19th, 2025, Buffalo County 4-H Leader’s Association meeting. Nicole supports 4-H members who show at two different county fairs and organizes annual petting zoos for 4-H members and people with developmental disabilities and […]
4-H Travel Experience Interviews
On January 19th, 2025, travel interviews were held with Emma Pearl Jardine and Jaden Brenden, who will be participating in the American Spirit travel experience. Jaden Brenden highlighted their enthusiasm for the journey. Both Emma and Jaden successfully completed the interview process and will receive funding from the Buffalo County 4-H Leader’s Association for their […]
2024 Buffalo County 4-H Alumni of the Year Award – Jan Schaffner
The 2024 Alumni of the Year Award was presented to Jan Schaffner at the January 19th Buffalo County 4-H Leader’s Association meeting. Jan has assisted the Buffalo County 4-H Leader’s Association with 990-N completion. She has donated her time with coordinating Buffalo County Safety Day. Thank you, Jan, for continuing the 4-H legacy!
2024 Wisconsin 4-H Key Award Recipient – Alison George
Alison George, daughter of Doug and Patty George, was selected as Buffalo County’s Wisconsin 4-H Key Award winner for 2025. The prestigious Key Award, one of the highest awards a 4-H member can receive, honors only a select group of 4-H participants across the state annually. The youth receiving this award are ones who have demonstrated […]
2024 Wisconsin 4-H Key Award Recipient – Miriam Sandberg
Miriam Sandberg, daughter of Andy and Jennifer Sandberg, was selected as Buffalo County’s Wisconsin 4-H Key Award winner for 2025. The prestigious Key Award, one of the highest awards a 4-H member can receive, honors only a select group of 4-H participants across the state annually. The youth receiving this award are ones who have demonstrated […]
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 […]
Buffalo County Partnership Council’s 5th and 6th Grade Prevention Day: Positive Choices and Healthy Futures
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 Empowers Youth Through Restorative Justice
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.
2024 Friend of 4-H Award
Chippewa Valley Technical College – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Department was awarded the Buffalo County Friend of 4-H award on Wednesday, November 27th by the Hilltop Climber’s 4-H and Bob Major. They have been a great support to the Buffalo County 4-H this past county fair. Last fall they installed air conditioning in the […]
2024 Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court Annual Report is available now
The Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court Annual Report for the 2024 calendar year is now available. Learn more about what our young people in restorative justice have been up to for the last twelve months.
Invitational 4-H Shooting Sports Events 2025
The dates for our statewide events are starting to be posted. If you have never attended these fun events, now is the time to check them out and plan to attend. The link is here for Competitive Shoots on the State 4-H Shooting Sports web pages. https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/projects/shooting-sports/competitive-shoots/
2024-25 Wisconsin 4-H Programs & Educational Experiences Booklet!
Hello, Wisconsin 4-H Families, Volunteers, and Members! As we welcome the colder weather and the start of a new 4-H year, we’re thrilled to announce that the Wisconsin 4-H Program Booklet for 2024-25 is now available! This year’s booklet is full of exciting opportunities for 4-H families, members, and volunteers at the state level. These […]
