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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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