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
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 […]
Market Sheep Members
To: Market Lamb Project MembersFrom: Barron County Junior Livestock CommitteeSubject: Sheep Weigh-insPlace: Barron County Fair Ground, Rice Lake, WIDate: Tuesday, April 22, 2025Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Enclosed with this letter is the Market Lamb Registration form for the April 22nd weigh-ins.To help speed up the registration process, you are receiving the registration form […]
Market Swine Project Members
Barron County Junior Livestock Show & Sale CommitteeUW- Extension (UW Eau Claire- Barron County Campus Library) | 1800 College Drive | Rice Lake, WI 54868To: Market Swine Project MembersFrom: Barron County Junior Livestock CommitteeSubject: Hog Registration2025 Barron County Market Hog Registration Process
4-H Program Assistant, Welcome
Welcome Kelly Drake! I’m Kelly Drake, and I’m excited to be part of the Barron County 4-H community! As the 4-H Program Assistant, I’m here to support our 4-H Program Educator, along with our youth, volunteers, and families, to help make their 4-H experience as rewarding and impactful as possible. My background includes leading statewide […]
Horse Project Reminders – Meeting 3/30
Horse Project Member Meeting – Sunday March 30 at 4PM (Required) **HIPPOLOGY will meet at 3PM (all welcome) Barron County Government Center Auditorium (335 E Monroe Ave Barron WI) 4-H Horse Project Check List (2025) Project Consent Form (2025) Barron County 4-H Horse Project Registration (Due March 30) Advertisement form Due March 30 Coggins Papers Bronco Bucks Information […]
Jr. Leaders Meeting – April 6
Reminder: The next Junior Leaders Meeting is on April 6 at 5PM. We will meet on campus (1800 College Drive, Rice Lake WI 54868 in the campus library)– we will be doing an escape room type activity/game and discussing any follow-up points of business. Please let me know if you are coming on the 6th so […]
Dairy Judging Kick-Off
For grades 3 and up! Sunday March 16th at 7pm Barron County Government CenterRoom 110335 E Monroe Ave Barron, WI 54812
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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.
