Welcome to Extension Buffalo County!
Extension’s mission is to connect people with the University of Wisconsin. We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and communities.
Extension Buffalo County Programs
4-H & Positive Youth Development
Extension’s Positive Youth Development Institute empowers Wisconsin youth, and the communities who support them, to thrive. To fulfill this promise, we place youth leadership, in partnership with supportive adults, 4-H clubs, and community organizations, at the center of our work.
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 and Finances
Providing a source of research and quality information about families, relationships & finance.
Upcoming Events In Buffalo County
Latest News
Featured Update
2026 Beef Cow-Calf Field Day
Solhjem Farms LLC near Arcadia, WI is the site for the 2026 Beef Cow-Calf Field Day to be held on August 24th hosted by UW-Madison Division of Extension. This workshop will discuss best management practices across the following topics: Join us for practical tips on improving pastures and making smart decisions for a healthy herd, […]
Featured Update
Welcome Grace Finnerty
Buffalo County Welcomes New Regional Crops Educator Grace Finnerty joined the UW–Madison Division of Extension on June 8, 2026, as the Regional Crops Educator serving Buffalo, Trempealeau, and Jackson counties. She holds a degree in Plant and Soil Science from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities In her role, Grace will serve producers in Trempealeau, Buffalo, […]
4‑H Record Books Due September 20th!
4-H record books are due September 20. Please submit your completed record book to your club leader or drop it off at the Extension office. Club leaders will bring all books to the September Leaders’ Meeting. If you have questions about record book requirements or need support finishing your materials, reach out to your club […]
Julia Jardine is the 2026 Outstanding 4-H Member
Julia Jardine, daughter of Kathy and Bill Jardine and a member of the Hilltop Climbers 4‑H Club, has been named the 2026 Outstanding 4‑H Member. Jardine, a recent Mondovi High School graduate, received the award at the Buffalo County Fair Awards Program on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The award was presented by Patty George, Vice […]
Lakefront Explorers – Program Recap
Our Lakefront Explorers program was a wonderful success, giving young people a full afternoon of outdoor adventure on Lake Winona. Participants had the chance to liberty boat, paddleboard, kayak, and canoe, experiencing the lake from different perspectives while building confidence on the water. Throughout the day, youth learned important skills such as basic paddling techniques […]
Connect with Us
Extension Buffalo County
407 S. Second Street, Room 1210
Alma, WI 54610-0276
Phone: 608-685-6256
Hours: M-T: 8-4, F: 8-12
The office is closed on all major holidays and the day after Thanksgiving