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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

Celebrate National 4-H Week
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4-H Fall Forum (7th Grade-Volunteers)

Fall Forum registration is NOW OPEN! Fall Forum is building connections in all directions from November 4-5 at the Green Lake Conference Center this year! This year we will be having featured speaker Tim Talen, 4-H Hall of Fame Honoree! Youth and adults will have the opportunity to work with and meet others from around […]

4-H Week Goose Chase-Join Today

Goosechase – Barron County 4-H Week 2023 HONK! Have you heard about the 4-H Week Goose Chase?  You won’t want to miss out on the exciting missions dropping starting Sunday, October 1 and running through Saturday, October 14.   What is the 4-H Goose Chase? The 4-H Week Goose Chase is a virtual team mission-based scavenger […]

Statewide Opportunities for 2023-2024

As your planning ahead, check out these statewide opportunities https://indd.adobe.com/view/80783fab-dd3a-4773-88b9-f90f9775871b

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WBC 4-H Display Contest

4-H clubs can win prizes this summer by promoting beef at the fair or in our communities. The Wisconsin Beef Council and Wisconsin 4-H Foundation is kicking off a beef promotion contest.  From now through September 4-H clubs that plan and launch a beef promotion can enter contest to win a great prize package.  Get creative and show off your display […]

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Poultry Contests –

Pullet Surprise Youth Essay Contest: 4-H Avian Quiz Bowl:

Office Hours Update

How to reach Barron County Extension 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 […]

Discover WI Farmers Market Adventures

Join us for 6 classes of adventures at the farmers market: July 13th, 27th, Aug 10th, 24th and Sept 7th 21st. Choose 3:00pm or 6:00pm class. Receive a give-away after each class attended. To register Contact: Andrea Gardner- 715-537-6324

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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
335 E Monroe Ave Room 2206
Barron WI 54812

Phone: 715-537-6250
711 for Wisconsin Relay

Hours: M-F 8am – 4:30pm

The office is closed all major holidays and the day after thanksgiving


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