4-H Key Award Applications (11th-13th grade)

4-H Key Award Information Key Award – Barron County 4-H Key Award (must be in 11th, 12th, or one year post high school during the 2025-2026 4-H year). Application can be found here:  https://go.wisc.edu/6547zaor on the Barron County 4-H Website. The Wisconsin 4-H Key Award is the highest recognition a 4-H member can receive, honoring youth […]

4-H Graduates/Scholarships

4-H Graduation – Information Re: 4-H Members in grades 12 and one year post high school 4‑H Graduation Information (12th Grade + One Year Post‑HS)   4‑H members may graduate the year they finish high school or continue for one additional year. All 12th/13th grade youth members must complete the survey: Survey link: https://go.wisc.edu/p9qw8y Local Scholarships […]

Tractor Safety

Tractor Safety Certification Course set The Northwest Region Tractor Safety Certification Program will be held June 8-11, 2026 at the Barron High School.   The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of that week, and 8:30 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday for testing. The cost is $20 […]

Barron County Fair Barn Quilt Square Contest

July 15–19, 2026 Barn quilts were originally created as a way to encourage economic development by promoting agricultural tourism and local businesses while drawing travelers into rural communities. While traditional quilts are made from many repeating squares, a barn quilt is always a single square design. During her time as Barron County Fairest of the […]

2026 Barron County 4-H Sheep Clinics

The Barron County 4-H Sheep Project is hosting a series of clinics for youth interested in learning more about raising and showing sheep. These events are a great opportunity for both new and experienced members to gain knowledge, ask questions, and build skills for the upcoming fair season. Lamb Project Kick-off Presentation Monday, April 136:30 […]

Exciting News from Barron County 4-H

Dear Barron County 4-H, members, families and volunteers, I’m excited to share that I have recently transitioned from my role as the Barron County 4-H Program Associate to become your new Barron County Associate 4-H Program Educator. I’m grateful for the opportunity to work alongside Barron County 4-H Program Educator Sara Waldron in a new […]

Registration is now open for the spring virtual Planning AHEAD series!

Planning AHEAD is a comprehensive end-of-life planning program for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. The series includes 7 one-hour sessions that are grounded in research to lead participants in understanding how to prepare for the end-of-life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a […]

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 […]