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Celebrate National 4-H Week Showcase Barron County 4-H! Share 4-H in your local community during National 4-H Week in one of 3 ways! The Barron County 4-H Association awards prizes yearly for top designs. Criteria: Promote 4-H in Barron County. By promoting 4-H, these promotions may help recruit members or raise awareness within a community […]
Register Online by October 9: https://go.wisc.edu/54bcvb These sessions are offered via ZOOM (virtual) Supplies are provided and can be picked up at your local extension office after registration closes (wait for an email with information). For sessions needing supplies, supplies will be available for the first 25 participants, but those that register beyond the first […]
Monday, October 12 Wood Scrap Pumpkins Create a charming fall decoration by turning simple wood scraps into rustic pumpkins. Participants will paint, decorate, and personalize their pumpkins to take home and display for the season. Marshmallow Catapults & Targets Design and build a simple catapult using craft sticks and rubber bands, then put it to […]
Save the date! Saturday, November 14 9AM-Noon UW EC Barron County Campus (1800 College Drive, Rice Lake Come and Go Event – watch for registration, supplies may be limited and are first come first come. We are looking for volunteers who want to share their knowledge–all project areas welcome, contact Sara at 715-788-6219 or sara.waldron@wisc.edu […]
Every farm knows it should organize essentialdocuments and financial information, but thetask is easy to delay. This online workshop seriesfrom UW–Madison Extension helps you finally getit done. By gathering and organizing your farm’s vitalrecords, you’ll be better prepared for meetingswith attorneys, accountants, and transitionplanning professionals, saving you time, money,and stress. The series combines guided virtual […]
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension invites farm families and farm business owners to participate in Cultivating Your Farm’s Future, an interactive virtual program focused on farm succession planning. This program helps participants address important questions about the future of their farm and business, including retirement planning, ownership transition, and the role of the […]
Registration is OPEN! Registration is open for the WWASH Conference! Hosted by UW–Madison Extension, it includes two full days of keynotes, breakout sessions, and roundtables, as well as lunch each day. Join farmers, consultants, Extension, and agency staff for two days of real data, on-farm research, and conversations around soil health and water quality. Scholarships […]
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/
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 […]
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 […]
