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 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 […]

4-H Camp Kinnissippewa 2025 – Register Now!

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 […]

2025 Midwest Horse Fair 4-H Youth Ticket Offer – Deadline 3/12/2025

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 […]

Register for the 4-H Festival of Arts!

Fill out the Google Form to register for the Festival of Arts 2025 Deadline to Register: January 20, 2025 Please let us know if you plan to attend the 4-H Festival of Arts! 2025 Festival of Arts Guidelines Please feel free to print and fill out your entry tags before arriving at the event. Find […]

WROF, Inc. Premier Scholarship Awards Program – Apply Today!

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 […]

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.

2025 YQCA Instructor Led-Training

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 […]

Hilltop Climbers 4-H celebrates the holiday with service

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 receives 4-H’s Community Servant Award

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 […]

Exciting Opportunity: 2025 Citizenship Washington Focus Trip!

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 […]

4-H Leaders’ Association Meeting – Save the Date!

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/rgKbL954MaW1NN3a9 View our Agenda: The next 4-H Leaders’ Association Meeting will be held on January 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Buffalo County Courthouse, in the 3rd floor conference room. We look forward to seeing you there and discussing important updates and plans!

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