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
Mental Health First Aid for the Agriculture Community
University of Wisconsin – Madison Division of Extension is offering a virtual education program to help the Wisconsin agriculture community identify and respond to a variety of behavioral health challenges. The next virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for the agriculture community is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday, June 17 & 19, 2025, from 9:00 […]
Ask Your Gardening Question
Ready to start your garden off on the right foot this year? If you have questions about plant diseases, pesky insects, or the general care of plants in and around your home, UW experts are here to help! Join Extension online, Monday, May 19 for Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE, a free webinar for Wisconsin […]
Fair Food Stand
The Clover Cafe and Shake Stand are the biggest fundraisers for Barron County 4-H, supporting 4-H youth at all ages. We are looking for volunteers to help Clover Cafe-Leaders stand (money supports all County Wide programming, trips, and more.) Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DACA92CA6FAC43-56441936-4hclover Junior Leaders Shake Stand (this is the youth led shake stand, the […]
2025 Plat Book for sale!
Barron WI 2025 Plat Book is Published, Available for Purchase – benefiting 4-H youth! Barron County Wisconsin – Barron County 4-H Association, with Mapping Solutions, has announced the release of the recently published Barron County Plat Book. This spiral-bound book features the standard landownership map pages showing townships and ranges within Barron County, including property […]
WAV Baseline Stream Monitoring Training (Free!)
WAV Baseline Stream Monitoring Training (Free!) Saturday, May 31 9am-12:30pm Rice Lake on Pokegama Creek At this hands-on baseline stream monitoring training for new volunteers, you will learn how to measure five important elements of stream health using scientific tools and techniques. Volunteers will adopt streams in the Red Cedar River watershed and monitor their site […]
Ask Your Gardening Questions
🌱 Get ready for the gardening season!Join the Extension Horticulture Program online for Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE, a free web series where you can connect directly with plant health experts from UW. The next session is scheduled for April 21 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, don’t miss […]
Spring Shooting Sports Meeting
What is it All About? The Barron County 4-H Shooting Sports program covers the fundamentals of each discipline, marksmanship, and shooting procedures. The Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports program in Barron County is geared for teaching beginning target shooting skills for youth at junior, intermediate and senior levels. The 4-H shooting sports program is meant to […]
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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.
