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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

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Beef Weigh-in December 7

November 6, 2024To: Beef Project MembersFrom: Barron County Junior Livestock CommitteeSubject: Beef Weigh-insPlace: Equity Livestock Market, Barron Facility Date: Saturday, December 7th, 2024Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am See links below for further information Beef Weigh-in Letter Beef Weigh-In Form Beef Weigh-in Form

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Cultural Baking Series – Virtual

Register for the Cultural Baking Series held at 6:30PM on Dec 5, 12, & 19 via zoom.  We will learn new baking techniques, try new-to-us ingredients, and explore our cultural connection to food.  This series is recommended for those in 4th grade and up.   Families will receive a recipe book and ingredient list by e-mail. […]

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4-H hosts Open House/Project Discovery Days – November 9

Barron County 4-H Project Discovery Days & Open House Saturday, November 9 | 9AM-Noon UW-EC Barron County Campus (main building-1800 College Drive, Rice Lake WI 54868) Come and Go Event for 4-H Age youth and their Families (Kindergarten (5 years old as of Sept 1- 1 year post high school). Open to 4-H and non […]

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4-H Key Award Winners

BROKER, HAMMANN, AND ODDEN EARN WISCONSIN 4-H KEY AWARD Daniel Broker, Rice Lake (Doyle Juniors 4-H Club) Summer Hammann, Barron (Poskin Jets 4-H Club) Charlotte Odden, Barronett (Section Ten 4-H Club),  have been selected as the Barron County Wisconsin 4-H Key Award winners for this year.  The prestigious Key Award, one of the highest recognitions […]

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4-H Horse Project updates/Reminders

Reminder for all members, leaders, and parents, make sure you are re-enrolled for the 2024-2025 4H year.   https://barron.extension.wisc.edu/2024/09/03/4-h-enrollment-is-open/ Congratulations to all members that participated at State Events, our county was well represented with our Drill Team, Gymkhana State, and Horse Expo State. Just a quick reminder of upcoming horse events: Barron County 4H Horse Banquet ( Ridgeland Community […]

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4-H Reminders 9/27

Explore all of the Shooting Sports Disciplines that 4-H will offer in 2024-2025 by participating in the Barron County Outdoor Family Field Day (Saturday 9/28 from 10-3) — PLEASE Register in Advance. Location: 170 24th St, Rice Lake WI 54868 How to Register for the 2024 Outdoor Family Field Day (Non 4-H Event) Register on […]

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4-H Open House (Registration coming soon)

Save the Date 4-H Open House Hands-On Projects, Fun for Everyone Saturday, November 9 9AM-Noon UW EC Barron County Campus 1800 College Drive, Rice Lake WI 54868

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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.


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