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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 […]
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 […]
It’s time to enroll for the 2025-2026 4-H year! If you know what club you want to join and what projects you want to enroll in, you can enroll in 4-H through 4-H online at wi.4honline.com and complete the steps. If you’re not sure where to begin. Please complete the Barron County 4-H New Family Interest […]
New to 4-H or need a refresher in what’s important in 4-H. Check out the new 4-H Family Guide! You will find information about clubs, resources, project information, and general information about 4-H. Welcome to Barron County 4-H! We are so excited to have you as part of our 4-H family. 4-H has something for […]
Lachelle Dahlstrom, Barron (Peppy Pals 4-H Club) Lillian Harmon, Dallas (Country Siders 4-H Club) have been selected as the Barron County Wisconsin 4-H Key Award winners for this year. The prestigious Key Award, one of the highest recognitions a 4-H member can receive, honors a select group of 4-H participants annually. The youth receiving this […]
2025 Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame Announcement We are very excited to announce the laureates of the 2025 Class of the Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame. The Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame was established to recognize 4-H volunteers, financial supporters, staff, and pioneers who made major contributions to the 4-H movement at the local, state, […]
Where can consumers in my county go for the pressure canner dial gauge testing? The Extension HEAL website links counties that provide pressure canner dial gauge testing. https://healthyliving.extension.wisc.edu/topics/food-safety-and-preservation/ Where can I direct consumers for up-to-date food preservation information? Direct consumers to web-based information that is research-supported: · National Center for Home Food Preservation https://nchfp.uga.edu · Wisconsin Safe Food Preservation recipes https://healthyliving.extension.wisc.edu/topics/food-safety-and-preservation/recipes/ Where […]
