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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
Dog Project Meetings
4-H Dog Project Meetings January 14, February 18, March 18 7PM New Location UW EC-Barron County Campus 1800 College Drive Rice Lake WI Main Building (Ritzinger Hall) Room 204 Call/Text Monica with questions: 715-419-3342
Canada Fishing Experience 2025 Departure: July 26 Return: July 30 What: 4-H youth will travel to Lake Pakashkan in Ontario. Participants stay in a cabin, fish for Walleye and Northern, take active roles in making meals and keeping camp, and socialize with other delegates. Don Drost and Don Peterson, experienced fishermen and co-owners of the […]
Dairy Quiz Bowl Sign-up
Are you interested in being on the Dairy Quiz Bowl Team? Practices begin soon. (need not be part of the dairy project to participate) Please contact Cathy Solum at ctn94610@centurytel.net or call/text 715-651-2759 to sign-up or with questions. The Dairy Bowl is a “quiz bowl” competition where all questions deal with dairy topics. Competition in the 4-H Dairy Bowl encourages a 4-H member to develop a more complete knowledge of dairy animals and related […]
2025 Annual CAFO Update
Agenda Common concerns found during DNR inspections and simple solutionsFarmer/consultant panel discussion : What to do before the inspection Farmer experience preparing for inspections: real life tips and tricks.Lightning round: short presentations on key issues. -What is the real definition of a spill? Manure storage maintenance. What can be done without submitting plans and specs? […]
We Are Hiring!
We are hiring a part-time Barron County 4-H Program Assistant. This position provides support to Barron County 4-H, working alongside the 4-H Educator at the Barron County Extension office located at the Eau Claire Barron County Campus in Rice Lake, WI. here will be some weekend and evening hours required, as well as opportunities to […]
4-H Leathercraft
Barron County 4-H Leathercraft Project Ordering Night: Thursday, January 9 (4:30PM-6PMBarron County Government Center, 335 E Monroe Ave, Room 110-Barron WI 54812 Classes-Saturdays (February 1, 15, 22, March 2)at Barron County Government Center (335 E Monroe Ave, Room 110; Barron WI 54812) Barron County 4-H Project Volunteers: Tom Ebler and Joyce Nelson What is it […]
Strong People, Strong Bodies
Strong People, Strong BodiesDates: Jan. 7-March 6, 2025Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays,9:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Via Zoom Register online at:https://go.wisc.edu/gb1m1k
Raising Wisconsin’s Children Online Conference 2025
JANUARY 28, 20258:15 AM – 4:30 PM, CSTFree & Virtual on Zoom This free, online event is perfect for parents, teachers, and all those who care forWisconsin’s children. Learn hands-on tips from leading experts for raising healthy,resilient kids. This year, we’re focusing on unlocking the power of social andemotional skills in children and teens!You can […]
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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.
