The University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension – Barron County is happy to recognize the dedication and exemplary work of Administrative Assistant, Kim Grover. She was recognized for her 40 years of employment in Barron County, most of which have been in the Extension Office. We are honored to have her as a part of the Extension […]

Extension Intern-Human Development and Relationships Position is being offered through UW-Madison.  It is a local work study preferred student job and it will include Barron, Burnett, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.  Anticipated start date will be June 1, 2019 and the end date will be September 6, 2019.  Qualifications include:  Experience managing multiple task, timelines, […]

Are you a parent of a 4-7 year old?  Then the “Raising A Thinking Child” workshop may be just right for you!  This evidence-based workshop series will help you guide your child to solve common, everyday problems by communicating with your child. Participants will  learn to give their children skills to solve their own problems and […]

2019 Project Discovery Days Project Discovery Days: 9am-12pm, Barron Government Center Bonus April 13th Session Come join us for one of these great craft classes! Make something for yourself, a Christmas gift, or project for the fair! Project Discovery Days Sessions Project Discovery Days Registration-Registration Due April 11th    

Project Discovery Days: 9am-12pm, April 13th Barron Government Center April 13th is our last session this year! Come join us for one of these great craft classes! Make something for yourself, a Christmas gift, or project for the fair! Project Discovery Days Classes Project Discovery Days Registration-Registration due April 11th!

The Barron County Master Gardener Volunteer Training will be held in the Fall of 2019 starting on Tuesday, September 3, and running through November 19th.  The class will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at UWEC-Barron County Campus, 1800 College Drive, Rice Lake, WI in Rice Lake.  The cost for the class is […]