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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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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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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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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Check out the top photography from our 4-H youth that showcased their composition skills at the Buffalo County 4-H Festival of Arts on February 11, 2024.
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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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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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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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Did you know tomatoes originated in the Andes Mountains deep in South America? This fascinating fruit (or vegetable, we’ll let you decide) has a unique story to share. It’s traveled around the world and has become an important food in many cultures. Open to 3-6th graders, our tomato project box will dive into tomatoes, specifically […]
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June 24-27, 2024 Hosted by Wisconsin 4-H and Community Youth Development of UW-Madison Extension. Join us on the UW-Madison Campus for the new Summer Academy, June 24-27, 2024. This new Positive Youth Development program will help you discover pathways to your future. Signup to learn what it takes to have a career, or a hobby […]
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Join us and come create hands-on STEAM Projects with friends entering K-6! You do not need to be a member to participate in STEAM Discovery Day! To participate in STEAM Discovery Days please provide us with an up-to-date Health Form: Step-by-step online registration process for existing members and those who are not members but wish to […]
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Join us and come create hands-on STEAM Projects with friends entering K-6! You do not need to be a member to participate in STEAM Discovery Day! To participate in STEAM Discovery Days please provide us with an up-to-date Health Form: Step-by-step online registration process for existing members and those who are not members but wish to […]
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Hill and Hollow Helping Hands 4-H Club’s winter recreation was at Bruce Mound on January 21. 2024. 4-H members and leaders enjoyed a day of fellowship outdoors while tubing, snowboarding, and skiing. Young people also enjoyed pizza and the sunshine.
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Samantha Berg, daughter of Frank and Angela Berg, and Savannah Foust, daughter of Matt and Stephanie Foust, were selected as Buffalo County’s Wisconsin 4-H Key Award winners for 2024. 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. […]
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The 2023 Buffalo County 4-H Alumni Award was awarded at the Buffalo County Courthouse in Alma on January 21, 2024. Beth Pehler of Glencoe Hustlers 4-H was presented with the recognition plaque by her fellow 4-H club members. The 4-H Alumni Award traditionally recognizes a 4-H alumnus or current volunteer that has made an educational […]
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Jennifer Sandberg was awarded the 2023 4‑H Volunteer of the Year Award at the Buffalo County 4-H Leaders Meeting on January 21, 2024. The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a 4-H Leader who has gone “above and beyond” their 4-H responsibilities, has performed an excellent job as a 4-H leader on the club or […]
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The 2023 Friend of Buffalo County 4-H Award was presented to Hansen’s IGA in Mondovi. Bill Bauer, Hansen’s IGA manager, accepted the award from members of the Hilltop Climbers 4-H club on Saturday, January 20, 2024 inside the store. The recognition was awarded to Bill Bauer and his team for their many years of support […]
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Buffalo County Division of Extension has multiple positions available for college students in the summer of 2024 in Mondovi, Wisconsin and Alma, Wisconsin. Positions will work with youth and adults to advance youth development and 4-H programming across the county. Starting for college students is $15-$17 per hour depending on experience. Learn more about each […]
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