What can we help you with?
Programs
Agriculture
If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results
4-H
Preparing youth for successful futures by engaging in fun, hands-on 4-H activities
Supporting Families & Finances
Supporting families in caring for each other in ways that promote growth and understanding
Horticulture
Covering everything from soil to trees, water quality to plant health, and every insect in between.
FoodWIse
Providing nutrition education to advance healthy eating habits and active lifestyles for families with limited incomes.
Community Garden
enhance the well-being and beauty of the community by assisting people in growing and consuming fresh produce
News and Events
4-H Program Assistant, Welcome
Welcome Kelly Drake! I’m Kelly Drake, and I’m excited to be part of the Barron County 4-H community! As the 4-H Program Assistant, I’m here to support our 4-H Program Educator, along with our youth, volunteers, and families, to help make their 4-H experience as rewarding and impactful as possible. My background includes leading statewide […]
Horse Project Reminders – Meeting 3/30
Horse Project Member Meeting – Sunday March 30 at 4PM (Required) **HIPPOLOGY will meet at 3PM (all welcome) Barron County Government Center Auditorium (335 E Monroe Ave Barron WI) 4-H Horse Project Check List (2025) Project Consent Form (2025) Barron County 4-H Horse Project Registration (Due March 30) Advertisement form Due March 30 Coggins Papers Bronco Bucks Information […]
Jr. Leaders Meeting – April 6
Reminder: The next Junior Leaders Meeting is on April 6 at 5PM. We will meet on campus (1800 College Drive, Rice Lake WI 54868 in the campus library)– we will be doing an escape room type activity/game and discussing any follow-up points of business. Please let me know if you are coming on the 6th so […]
Dairy Judging Kick-Off
For grades 3 and up! Sunday March 16th at 7pm Barron County Government CenterRoom 110335 E Monroe Ave Barron, WI 54812
Strong People, Strong Bodies
Free Virtual StrongBodies Class April 1-June 26 Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-10:20 AM Register online: go.wisc.edu/gb1m1k
April-Discovery Days
Choose 1 of 3 classes Bird Houses: Make a Birdhouse ($10) (approx. 5.5″X9.25″ in front and 15″ tall in back) Please bring: Phillips screw driver or bit with drill (K-5 participants should have an adult present)–all ages No Dirt Terrarium: We will be making an open, mini, soilless, terrarium–we will add colored aqua rocks, little […]
Horse Project – Shirt Order
**Don’t forget the next meeting is March 30 (mandatory safety meeting)–forms/info here: https://barron.extension.wisc.edu/2025/02/12/horse-project-meeting/ 1 Go to our website: www.unitedteamelite.com 2 Click on TEAM STORES at the top menu. This will take you to the team store page login 3 Enter your team password under PERSONALIZED TEAM STORE in all CAPS: HORSE25 4 Click on a […]
Joyce Ann Nelson – WI 4-H Hall of Fame
2025 Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame Announcement We are very excited to announce the laureates of the 2025 Class of the Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame. The Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame was established to recognize 4-H volunteers, financial supporters, staff, and pioneers who made major contributions to the 4-H movement at the local, state, […]
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Our Office
Dear Extension visitors, We appreciate your interest in our programming. Currently, we are able to serve you by appointment only. Due to county budget cuts to the Extension support staff position, our office’s ability to be open to serve you has been impacted. If you’d like to engage with our staff on agriculture, 4-H, FoodWIse, and family programming, please contact the educators directly available at barron.extension.wisc.edu and make arrangements in advance.
Extension Barron County
1800 College Dr.
Rice Lake, WI 54868
Phone: 715-788-6240
711 for Wisconsin Relay
Hours: M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Educators are not always in the office, so please be sure to call and schedule an appointment ahead of time.
The office is closed on all major holidays.
