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
Camp Counselor Applications – 9th Grade and Older
Camp Counselor Applications Due January 19 for 4-H Summer Camp4-H Summer Camp – June 12-14 at Camp Kiwanis (Marine on St. Croix) Job Description (PDF)Application (PDF)/Reference Form – Due January 19Application (Online) * PreferredAlso Required (2 references, (1) 4-H adult and (1) non-4-H adult – should not be related to you) (Online Form Preferred) Training […]
Horse Project Organizational Meeting
Dear Horse Project Families and Volunteers, There will be a 4-H Horse project meeting on Monday, December 11 at 7PM to discuss ways to possibly restructure the horse project to more easily accommodate the needs of the youth and volunteers involved in the project (you can find an agenda linked below) If you are interested […]
December 9 – Project Discovery Days
Project Discovery DaysSaturday, December 99AM-NoonBarron County Government Center (335 E Monroe Ave, Barron WI) Register for the December Project Discovery Days! Registration is due November 30. Register https://barronproject.4honline.com Project Discovery Days is a hands-on activity session on Saturday, December 9 starting at 9AM. Choose a project area and create a project with a project volunteer! […]
Beef Weigh-ins
November 10, 2023To: Beef Project MembersFrom: Barron County Junior Livestock CommitteeSubject: Beef Weigh-insPlace: Equity Livestock Market, Barron FacilityDate: Saturday, December 2nd, 2023Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Copy of Letter Copy of Form Enclosed with this letter is the Market Steer Registration form for the December 2nd weigh-ins.To help speed up the registration process, you […]
Statewide Opportunities for 2023-2024
As your planning ahead, check out these statewide opportunities https://indd.adobe.com/view/80783fab-dd3a-4773-88b9-f90f9775871b
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 […]
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
Click here for all News and Events
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
