Buffalo County 4-H is Thriving!

Since 2021, Buffalo County 4-H youth leaders have completed the national, validated 4-H Thrive Survey that measures the program quality of 4-H programs. In late 2023, 41 young people, which represents a little under half of the eligible older youth, completed the survey. For the third year in a row, Buffalo County 4-H has measured […]

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YQCA Instructor-led training RESCHEDULED

The Instructor-led YQCA training has been rescheduled for April 14, 2024 at the Buffalo County Courthouse in Alma at 4:00pm. If you have not already done so, please pre-register and complete the required pre-test. Following the training, log back in and complete the post survey on the certificate page.

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Celebrating our 2024 Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court Seniors

Thank you for all the mentoring you’ve provided our new panel members in the last year. We also appreciate all the coaching and redirecting you’ve given to our youth and families in Buffalo and Pepin Counties the last couple of years. You will be missed, but you we’re happy to see you thrive!

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2024 Congratulations Buffalo County 4-H Seniors!

It’s been a fun ride with our Buffalo County 4-H graduating members! There’s been lots of hard work and lots of great memories. We look forward to celebrating your successes throughout the rest of our 4-H year! We’re so proud of you!

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2024 Teen Court Panelist Interviews

Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court panel members Corbyn Weber (CFC), Maya Weir (Durand), Kailyn Pophal (Durand) and Zoey Danzinger (Alma) worked with Teen Court Coordinator Annie Lisowski to interview over twenty new teen court applicants. High school students interested in joining the panel complete an application, participate in interviews, and engage in six hours of training […]

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Hilltop Climbers 4-H shows appreciation for local support

On February 11, the Hilltop Climbers 4-H Club had its February meeting and a demonstration at the Marten Center in Mondovi. After the meeting, 4-H members decorated Valentine’s cookies for local businesses that support our 4-H club throughout the year. 4-H members also made homemade pizzas to take home and enjoy during the Super Bowl.  […]

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Restorative practices lead hearings for youth with violations

Some youth who are habitual truants, or miss more than ten unexcused days from school, participate in a teen court hearing with peers trained to use restorative practices to lead the discussion. The ultimate goal is for students to change their behavior and return to school, but teen court panel members help youth and families […]

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Hit Me with Your Best Shot – 4-H Photo Contest

Minnesota 4-H Photography is excited to offer a multi-state photo contest to youth in grades K-13. In the “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” 4-H photo contest, youth are encouraged to select their best photo and tell the committee why it’s special to them. Submit one (1) image (with no or minimal editing) with up […]

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Dairy Promotion Committee Scholarship

Carl A. Duley Legacy Scholarship The Buffalo County Dairy Promotion committee is offering the Carl A. Duley Legacy Scholarship to graduating seniors who reside in Buffalo County or are currently attending a high school located in Buffalo County. Scholarships must be submitted by May 15, 2024.

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Summer Academy 2024

Event: Summer Academy Grades: 8-11 Location: UW-Madison Dates: Monday, June 24 through Thursday, June 27, 2024 Registration: Registration will open March 1, 2024 via 4honline  Cost: The Summer Academy experience fee is $450. Bussing will be offered again in 2024 and will cost $50 round-trip regardless of pick-up/drop-off location. Questions: Contact Justin Lieck (justin.lieck@wisc.edu) or […]

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Restorative questioning is an important part of Teen Court

Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court panel members Caitlyn Stadler (Mondovi), Miriam Sandberg (Mondovi), and Alyson Turner (Gilmanton) listened to a truancy violation on Valentine’s Day. The youth asked restorative questions, helped the young person and their family reflect on the situation, and provided requirements to help repair relationships and reduce harm. Teen court is a youth-led […]

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Buffalo County Eighth Grade Prevention Day features SOS and Teen Court

The Buffalo County Partnership Council, a coalition of teachers, students, law enforcement, university professors and public health and human services professionals, invited all eighth grade students in Buffalo County from Alma, Cochrane-Fountain City, Gilmanton and Mondovi schools districts to participate in the annual prevention day on February 13, 2024, at the Cochrane-Fountain City School. The […]

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4-H Festival showcases youth speaking, music, and arts

The Buffalo County 4-H Festival of Arts is an annual event that allows 4-H youth artists and performers to share their skills by showcasing their arts and communication talents. Youth participants received valuable feedback on how to further develop their skills from a qualified judge or their peers. The educational event was held on Sunday, […]

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