
4-H


2025 Area Animal Science Days
Wisconsin 4-H Area Animal Science Days will be held in Pierce and Calumet Counties in June. Regional animal science educational opportunities are available to Wisconsin 4-H members. Specifically, Area Animal Science Days is a series of day-long events held around the state in June where youth in the beef, dairy, horse, sheep, and swine projects […]

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.

4-H POP-UP SPARKS!
On May 4, 2025, young people had the opportunity to participate in various engaging stations, including using 3D pens, our new 3D printers, creating fire tiles, and making fleece tie blankets for our Buffalo County Service Learning project, Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

B-BC 4-H Club Spreads Joy with ‘May the 4th Be With You’ Baskets in Buffalo City and Cochrane
B-BC 4-H Club made May the 4th Be With You Baskets on Sunday May 4th at the Buffalo City Building and then delivered them to homes in the Buffalo City and Cochrane area. The May the 4th Be With You Baskets include candy, plants and mini flowerpots. This activity was a way to give back […]

Sparking Curiosity: 4-H STEM Activity at Math and Science Night
On April 21st, Cochrane-Fountain City School hosted an exciting Math and Science Night, where elementary-aged students had the opportunity to engage in various math and science activities. Among these activities, Bianca Mullen, 4-H Program Assistant, and Stephanie Foust, 4-H Associate Educator, guided the students through a hands-on fire tile activity. Engaging with about 100 students, […]

Join Buffalo County 4-H in Supporting Sleep in Heavenly Peace: Service Learning Project Opportunity!
Attention Buffalo County 4-H Members! We are excited to announce a service learning project opportunity with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization. This is a wonderful chance to make a difference in our community by ensuring every child has a comfortable place to sleep. Project Details: How you can help We invite you to join us for a group […]

Thank You 4-H Volunteers! Happy National Volunteer Week!
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our incredible 4-H volunteers. Your unwavering dedication and tireless efforts have been the cornerstone of Buffalo County 4-H’s success. We deeply appreciate the countless hours you invest in mentoring, guiding, and inspiring our youth. Your commitment not only enriches their lives but also strengthens our […]

Celebrating Excellence: Corbyn Weber and Miriam Sandberg Awarded the Wisconsin Teen Court Association Scholarships!
Congratulations to Corbyn and Miriam! We are thrilled to announce that Corbyn Weber and Miriam Sandberg have won the Wisconsin Teen Court Association scholarships worth $500 each! Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Congratulations Corbyn! Congratulations Miriam!

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 […]

Meat Animal Educational Credit
REMINDER: All Buffalo County Fair meat animal exhibitors must earn one Meat Animal Educational Credit in addition to the YQCA training requirement to be eligible to participate in the 2025 Junior Livestock Sale. According to the 2025 Buffalo County Livestock Sale Rules, failure to complete the Meat Animal Educational Credit as well as the YQCA […]

4-H Members got to explore their SPARKS at 4-H Art Sparks Days!
On March 21st and 28th, Associate 4-H Educator Stephanie Foust organized two engaging “Sparks Days.” Participants explored a variety of activities, including 3D printing, using 3D pens, and creating spin art. They also participated in a meaningful service-learning project, sewing pillowcases for the “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” initiative. Art Sparks Maxville Art Sparks Buffalo City

Buffalo County 4-H Service Learning Project: Making a Difference by Ensuring all Children have Beds and Clean Bedding!
Buffalo County 4-H members engaged in a service learning project, sewing pillowcases for the ‘Sleep in Heavenly Peace’ nonprofit to ensure all children have beds and clean bedding to sleep on.

Buffalo County 4-H Leaders’ Association Meeting – Save the Date
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Buffalo County 4-H Youth Boost Animal Care Expertise with YQCA Certification
More than 40 Buffalo County 4-H meat animal project members were trained in the national Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) requirements by certified trainer, Buffalo County 4-H Youth Development Educator, Annie Lisowski, on Wednesday, March 26 in Mondovi. The youth practiced discussing life skills and learned more about animal wellness and animal […]

Thank you, Conagra, for your generous donation of pudding and hot cocoa mix to MCYC! Your support means the world to us

Glencoe Hustlers’ 4-H Club: Discovering the Art of Woodburning
At their March meeting, the Glencoe Hustlers 4-H Club members had an exciting opportunity to explore the woodburning toolkit. They enthusiastically created various woodburning projects, including picture frames and door signs, showcasing their creativity and craftsmanship.

Golden Hornets 4-H Club Visits Valley Springs Maple Syrup
The Golden Hornets 4-H Club took a sweet adventure to Valley Springs Maple Syrup in Waumandee, Wisconsin, on Sunday, March 23rd! Members and their families learned firsthand how maple syrup is made, from tapping trees to boiling sap into syrup. The owners, Susan Pronschinske and Arick Pronschinske, welcomed the group, who explained how sap is […]

Congrats Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court Scholarship Recipients!
Kailyn Pophal $500 Scholarship How has Teen Court and Restorative Justice impacted your community? Teen Court and restorative justice impact my community and many others surrounding it. When we are presented with a youth with a violation, our only goal is to help that individual. Our main focus is to understand why they did what […]

Inspiring Young Gardeners: 4-H Greenhouses Spark Excitement at Alma Child Development Day
On March 21st, Bianca Mullen, the Buffalo County 4-H Program Assistant, inspired future students and 4-H members at the Alma Child Development Day. The youth were thrilled to receive grab-and-go 4-H Greenhouses, allowing them to plant seeds and witness their growth firsthand! 🌱