Barron County News and Events

Small Animal Committee Meeting

Barron County 4-H Small Animal Project parents and volunteers are invited to join us for a progress and update meeting. As we move through the season, this meeting will focus on sharing current updates, reviewing what has already been accomplished, confirming details, and clarifying next steps. Our goal is to make sure everyone feels informed, […]

March Project Discovery Days registration

Project Discovery Days – March Saturday, March 14  9AM-Noon UW-EC Barron County | Ritzinger Hall 1800 College Drive | Rice Lake WI 54868 Enter at Commons (Main Building) Register by March 6, 2026 Wooden Basket – All Ages (K-5th grade should have adult help) Cost: $15 Instructor: Jerry and Melanie Donath 16″ long, 10″ wide, […]

Unlock Your Best Self with WeCOPE: Register Now!

WeCOPE is a skills‑based program designed to help adults manage stress by building and strengthening positive emotions. Research shows that when people intentionally practice positivity, they often experience improved well‑being, reduced stress, and even make healthier everyday choices. This program is grounded in the work of Dr. Judith Moskowitz, whose studies demonstrate that positive emotions […]

Kick Off Meeting & Hoards Dairyman Contest Practice

Interested in Dairy Judging or already part of the team? Join us for our Kick Off Meeting and Hoards Dairyman Contest Practice as we get the season started. Date: March 15Time: 7:00 PMLocation: Room 110, Barron County Government Center (335 E Monroe Ave, Barron) Pizza and drinks will be provided. All Junior and Senior members, […]

February 22 – Horse Project and Drill Team Meeting

Sunday, February 22 at 5PM at the Barron County Government Center (335 E Monroe Ave, Barron, WI) This is an important meeting to attend Don’t forget to check out the Barron County 4-H Horse project website where you will find all of the information you need (current forms and the links below will be posted […]

Badger Dairy Camp

The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences and the Dairy Innovation Hub are hosting Badger Dairy Camp on the UW-Madison campus from Thursday, July 9th, through Sunday, July 12th. Campers will stay and dine at the Dejope Residence Hall to experience the full student experience (double occupancy; roommate requests available). The tentative schedule includes hands-on […]

Welcome Tawonga Zakeyu: New Agriculture Educator!

UW–Madison Division of Extension is excited to welcome Tawonga Zakeyu, our new Regional Diversified Vegetables and Emerging Crops Educator, who began her role in January 2026. Tawonga will serve Barron, Burnett, Sawyer, and Washburn counties, working closely with small and mid-scale mixed vegetable farms and producers of emerging crops. In this role, Tawonga will support […]

4-H Leathercraft Project

For full project information, visit: https://barron.extension.wisc.edu/4h/leathercraft/ Registration and ordering Link (see below for details before registering): https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HYIVGN5egfojFI Interested in trying or registering for Leathercraft? Project Dates: February 28, March 21, March 28, April 18 at the Barron County Government Center (room 110) – 335 E Monroe Ave, Barron WI  You do not have to make […]