Barron County News and Events

2025 Annual CAFO Update

Agenda Common concerns found during DNR inspections and simple solutionsFarmer/consultant panel discussion : What to do before the inspection Farmer experience preparing for inspections: real life tips and tricks.Lightning round: short presentations on key issues. -What is the real definition of a spill? Manure storage maintenance. What can be done without submitting plans and specs? […]

We Are Hiring!

We are hiring a part-time Barron County 4-H Program Assistant. This position provides support to Barron County 4-H, working alongside the 4-H Educator at the Barron County Extension office located at the Eau Claire Barron County Campus in Rice Lake, WI. here will be some weekend and evening hours required, as well as opportunities to […]

4-H Leathercraft

Barron County 4-H Leathercraft Project Ordering Night: Thursday, January 9 (4:30PM-6PMBarron County Government Center, 335 E Monroe Ave, Room 110-Barron WI 54812 Classes-Saturdays (February 1, 15, 22, March 2)at Barron County Government Center (335 E Monroe Ave, Room 110; Barron WI 54812) Barron County 4-H Project Volunteers: Tom Ebler and Joyce Nelson What is it […]

Raising Wisconsin’s Children Online Conference 2025

JANUARY 28, 20258:15 AM – 4:30 PM, CSTFree & Virtual on Zoom This free, online event is perfect for parents, teachers, and all those who care forWisconsin’s children. Learn hands-on tips from leading experts for raising healthy,resilient kids. This year, we’re focusing on unlocking the power of social andemotional skills in children and teens!You can […]

Navigating Your Ag Business

Are you considering a change for your farm or ag business? Or maybe you have an issue that needs to be addressed to improve your business and you are not sure how to get started on that planning. Navigating Your Ag Business: From Stress to Success is a new UW-Madison Division of Extension online course […]

4-H Tubing Trip

Barron County 4-H Junior Leaders invites youth (6th grade and older) Tubing at Trollhaugen (Dresser WI)Join us for a fun afternoon of tubing at Trollhaugen (Dresser, WI)Who: Barron County 4-H Youth and friendsWhen: Monday, December 30Cost: $15 (4-H youth), $20 (friends)Transportation: FREEWe will have snacks available, but any food purchases are on your own at […]

PAT Testing

Private Applicator Training and Testing 3 Testing LocationsJanuary 22nd, 9:00 AMPierce County432 W Main St.Courthouse AnnexEllsworth, WI 54011January 30th, 9:00 AMBarron County330 E Monroe Ave.Room 110Barron, WI 54812February 21st, 9:00 AMSt. Croix County1960 8th Ave.Baldwin, WI 54002 Attention Private Applicator:What you need to know in 2025! Visit the Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator website to orderyour manual […]

Camp Counselor Application

4-H Camp Counselor Application https://go.wisc.edu/gxm84s Thank you for your interest in becoming a camp counselor for our annual Po-Croix-Bar 4-H Camp experience!  Counselors must be currently in 9th grade or older.  Please fill out the application below by January 17, 2025.  Contact your 4-H Program Educator if you have any questions or need any assistance. […]

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