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Extension Buffalo County Programs
4-H
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills!
Youth Development
Youth development helps young people become responsible adults by enhancing their education, health, social skills, and emotional well-being
Agriculture
If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results.
Family Relationships & Finances
Providing a source of research, and quality information about families, relationships & finance.
Latest News
Featured Update
Office Hours Change Effective January 11, 2026
New Office Hours Begin January 11th We want to let everyone know that our office hours will be shifting beginning January 11th. Thank you for your patience as we adjust!
Featured Update
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 […]
Featured Update
Graduating 4-H Member Scholarships
This year, the deadline to submit scholarships has been moved to January 1, 2026 with in-person interviews scheduled for January, 2026. Scholarships for graduating 4-H members consist of three types of 4-H Scholarships available through Buffalo County 4-H. Each type of scholarship could be awarded at both a $500 award and a $250 award. Guidelines […]
Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference 2026
Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference 2026 Helping Children Thrive When Life Gets Tough February 4, 2026 Free, Online Learning Event “The Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference is for anyone raising or working with kids. Each session is led by an expert and shares research-based, practical information that anyone can use. You’ll leave with encouragement and new ideas to support […]
4-H Winter Creative Challenge: Gingerbread Houses & Toilet Tube Gingerbread Houses!
Get ready for a fun and festive winter challenge! This year, 4-H members can choose between two creative categories or enter both! Gingerbread House Challenge Build your own gingerbread-style creation using anything you want. You can use: Craft supplies A store-bought gingerbread kit Cardboard or paperboard Graham crackers Recyclables Repurpose an old dollhouse or birdhouse […]
Companions Through the Wilderness – Healing From Loss and Grief
On your healing journey from loss and grief. For more information regarding Companions Through the Wilderness – Healing from Loss and Grief contact Mary Campbell Wood, mary.campbellwood@wisc.edu
4-H Members Attend Fall Forum
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 […]
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Our Office
Extension Buffalo County
Buffalo County Courthouse
407 S. Second Street, Room 1210
PO Box 276
Alma, WI 54610-0276
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Phone: 608-685-6256
