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The Wisconsin Pork Association Youth Committee is once again offering Youth Pig Project Scholarships for 2026! These scholarships are designed to help 4-H youth establish or expand their swine projects while building valuable life skills and exploring career opportunities in Wisconsin’s pork industry. Scholarship Details The Wisconsin Pork Association’s goal is to award at least […]
The Wisconsin Distance Learning group is excited to announce THREE Distance Learning programs for 2026! Registration opens October 30 and ends November 16-Register early so you don’t miss out! Registration in 4-H Online is free. However, each program will have a $5/kit or curriculum fee, unless families choose to gather and purchase the materials on […]
Subject: 🐾 Small Animal Project Volunteer/Parent Meeting & Brainstorming Session We’re excited to start planning for another great year of 4-H small animal projects! To kick things off, we’ll be holding a Small Animal Project Meeting and Brainstorm Session to gather ideas, set goals, and explore opportunities for our youth participants. 📅 Date: November 10 […]
A Come and Go Event for 4-H Age Youth and their Families Saturday, November 8 | 9AM-Noon UW-EC Barron County | Ritzinger Hall 1800 College Drive | Rice Lake WI 54868 (watch for signs) Open to 4-H and non 4-H Youth/Families Advance Registration is preferred by November 1 – but walk-ins welcome Register here: http://go.wisc.edu/338us4 […]
The Barron County 4-H Office has a Project Curriculum Library filled with books and resources to help you learn new skills and find ideas for your next project. Visit the Office to see what is available! 📍 1800 College Dr, Rice Lake, WI 54868📞 715-788-6219📧 4h@co.barron.wi.us
Do you have a skill you would love to share with young people? We are looking for volunteers to lead fun, hands-on sessions at our Open House/Sparks Day, Project Discovery Days, and throughout the year. Your time and talent can spark curiosity and confidence in kids across Barron County. Upcoming Opportunities Open House/Sparks DaySaturday, November […]
This October, Wisconsin 4-H Clubs are invited to come together and “pledge our hands to larger service” by taking part in the annual Statewide Service Project during National 4-H Week, October 5–11, 2025. We know the power of 4-H youth and volunteers working side by side in their communities. Whether it’s organizing a neighborhood cleanup, […]
4-H offers virtual opportunities in October/November Learn more about 4-H throughout October and November through Taste of 4-H and an Explore 4-H Goosechase Open to all youth, need not be a 4-H member to join the fun! Some Supplies will be provided and can be picked up at your local Extension Office a list of […]
It’s time to mark your calendars! Below are the dates for 2026 Shooting Sports practices and fair shoots. Archery – Rice Lake (4:00 – 8:00 PM) Trap – Almena (5:30 – 7:00 PM) Air .22 and Pistol – Almena (5:30 – 7:00 PM) Air/.22 Rifle – Brill (4:00 – 8:00 PM) We’re excited for another […]
Having a hard time selecting projects this year? Same Projects – New Names https://barron.extension.wisc.edu/files/2025/09/Barron-County-Condensed-Projects.pdf Dear 4-H Families You know what time of year it is — time to pick projects for the 2025-26 4-H membership year starting Oct. 1! This year, we’re excited to share four brand-new resources to make it easier for 4-H youth […]
