Junior Leaders – 8-12+ grades (planning meeting)

Let your voices be heard, come learn more about Junior Leaders and help plan the year! Sunday, September 27 at 3PM UW EC Barron County Campus Library 1800 College Drive, Rice Lake WI RSVP for us to plan for food: http://go.wisc.edu/85g557 Questions-contact sara.waldron@wisc.edu

Junior Ambassadors (5-7th grade) – NEW

Grades 5-7 A leadership opportunity for 4-H youth in grades 5-7; youth will guide the direction of this group and help share 4-H opportunities in their community.   Join us Monday, October 5 at 7PM via Zoom to learn more and share your ideas! Can’t Come-sign up and we will get you the information. Zoom Link […]

SURVEY: 4-H Talent Expo

Interested in speaking, singing, playing an instrument, dance, and other performance activities? Help us plan ahead for the 2027 Talent Expo by completing this survey! Talent Expo is a pre-fair (you can get fair premium) event open to all 4-H youth. Click here to access survey! More information, visit: https://barron.extension.wisc.edu/4h/4harts/

Maker Mondays – 2nd Monday

Join us for Maker Mondays on the 2nd Monday of every month! Who: Anyone and everyone! We ask that youth under 12 bring an adult or older sibling. When: September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 January 11 February 8 March 8 April 12 May 10 Visit: https://barron.extension.wisc.edu/4h/maker to see this months featured project […]

NEW Event Funding Information

Event Funding 2026-2027 Update Event funding is available through the 4-H Leaders Association. It is requested that youth, groups, and volunteers request funding in advance to allow the Leaders Council to plan ahead to best meet all funding needs. Funding is available to all youth that achieved in the previous year (if applicable) and volunteers/groups […]

4-H Sticker Campaign Design Contest

Design the 2026-2027 Barron County 4-H Sticker for our Annual Sticker Campaign! $100 Prize for winning design! GUIDELINES Email your design to 4h@co.barron.wi.us by September 13. Winning design may be edited for printing purposes. Last Years Sticker: This years sticker? Will it be YOUR design?

4-H Shooting Sports Banquet 2026

RSVP appreciated by September 15, not required The Shooting Sports Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, September 26 at 6:00PM, at the UWEC Barron County Campus Commons (1800 College Drive, Rice Lake WI).  Plan to eat at 6 pm.  Bring your family, friends and neighbors.  All are welcome.  The pot luck meal features great food, camaraderie, […]

Current Out of County Events and Deadlines

Interested in opportunities outside of Barron County, but can’t keep registrations and deadlines straight? We will try out best to keep this post updated. The Barron County 4-H Leaders Association has funds to help support youth attending these experiences. Learn more about that under Event Funding on the 4-H Information Hub. You can also find […]

Record/Showcase – 2026

It’s time to share your work! We have a new website set up for you to explain how to showcase your work for achievement in 2026. Achievement Awards are given in the fall of each year for youth submitting a showcase of their work. These also open access to funding, fulfill certain project requirements (livestock) […]

Improve your gardening skills with Extension!

Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin:Foundations in GardeningRegister Now Want to be a better gardener? Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to deepen your skill set, Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening is the course for you. This online, self-paced course teaches practical gardening skills along with easy-to-understand explanations […]