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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
Cake Revue Information
To: Cake Decorating Project Members and Beginner Explorers From: Cathy and Abigail Solum; Cake Superintendents Diane Watkins Oberli; Foods & Nutrition Superintendent Thank you all for signing up for the Cake Decorating Project! The Cake Revue will be held at the Rice Lake Senior Center starting at 10:30 am on Sunday, July 13th. Please read […]
2025 Poultry Testing
Attention Barron County 4-H Poultry Families! Poultry testing for the 2025 Barron County Fair is scheduled for Monday, July 7, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Poultry Barn located at the Barron County Fairgrounds. All poultry that are 4 months of age or older and are being shown at the fair are required to […]
Canoe Camp Registration Open!
Join us for Canoe Camp (7th-9th Grade youth) August 13-14 Canoe the St. Croix River (a 5 hour journey) from Taylor’s Falls MN to William O’Brien State Park. Enjoy fun and teambuilding adventures with stops along the way. The fun continues as we set-up camp for the night in tents, cook over the campfire, sing camp songs, and more. Transportation will be provided.Cost […]
Cake Decorating Learning and Practice Day
2025 Barron County 4-H Cake Decorating Learning & Practice DayTuesday, June 17, 2025Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church – Basement2411 23rd Street, Rice Lake (Dobie)Use the side door—watch for signs Cost: $10 (cash or check to Barron County 4-H)Instructors: Cathy, Abigail & Sierra Solum Registration Link: https://bccake25.4honline.com Ready to take your cake decorating to […]
Horse Project Updates 5/31
As we begin to start heavy traveling times with our equine friends, note some helpful safety information from the University of Minnesota (HERE) to help your equine have a safe summer and see attached a PDF of quick information as well. Congratulations to our 2025 graduates and we wish them the best for their future […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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.
