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Programs
Agriculture
If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results
4-H
Preparing youth for successful futures by engaging in fun, hands-on 4-H activities
Supporting Families & Finances
Supporting families in caring for each other in ways that promote growth and understanding
Horticulture
Covering everything from soil to trees, water quality to plant health, and every insect in between.
Community Garden
Enhance the well-being and beauty of the community by assisting people in growing and consuming fresh produce
News and Events
Photography Workshop
Who: Youth grades 3 and older When: Thursday, June 9, 9AM-11AM Where: Barron County Fair Grounds – meet at the youth expo building Please register by June 6 at: https://go.wisc.edu/5kysv8 Come learn from presenter Idella Clark as she focuses on the fundamentals of equine photography. Through a slideshow and presentation, you will learn how to […]
Turtle Lake Inter County Fair – Dairy & Sheep Show
Save the Date for the Turtle Lake Inter County Fair Friday, July 10 Dairy & Sheep Show – Registration at 9AM, Show starts at 10AM Contact Kelly Hubert at 608-343-6339 or khubert@turtlelake.k12.wi.us for more information!
Welcome Charlotte Odden
Welcome Charlotte Odden, Barron County 4-H Summer Intern Hello, my name is Charlotte Odden, and I am the new Barron County 4-H Summer Intern. I am from Barronett, WI and will be a sophomore at South Dakota State University in the fall. I am majoring in Animal Science with a minor in Agricultural Business with […]
Diagnostic Labs Available
UW Madison Diagnostic Labs UW–Madison Division of Extension offers a wide range of diagnostic services to support our community, growers, homeowners, and local businesses. Whether you need help with plant diseases, insect identification, turf health issues, or soil testing, our trusted UW diagnostic labs are here to provide fast, reliable answers to your questions. Soil […]
Horse Project – Communication App
BAND App-Communication If you have not added the BAND app-this is the communication tool for the horse project this year. Open this invite link below on your smartphone or desktop to join the group. Please check your email or contact the 4-H office for the link to the Horse Project Band Group. Here is a […]
Horse Project – Fairgrounds clean-up
Attention Horse Project Families Horse Project – Clean-up at the fair grounds (stalls) Please sign-up for a time to help clean out the horse stalls-see times and sign-up below. Date: Saturday, May 9th at 10AM or Monday, May 11 at 6PM PLEASE select your time here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnvbBnEiXWbqgeQMcllT4XMOLLg3iznNiBxjJ5JKhu4ljjbA/viewform?usp=publish-editor Please bring shovels, racks or anything they have […]
Learn SnapPlus V3: Join Our Free Six‑Session Training Series
SnapPlus (Soil Nutrient Application Planner) is Wisconsin’s nutrient management planning software that helps farmers make the best use of their on-farm nutrients and make informed decisions about commercial fertilizer purchases. If you use SnapPlus for nutrient management planning, you’re likely aware that Version 3 brings some significant changes. Extension, DATCP, and the SnapPlus Team are hosting a free six-part […]
2026 Fair (Clover Cafe and Shake stand sign-up)
Adult Leaders Food Stand(you received your club numbers in your folder at the meeting-essentially it is one volunteer per family–if you tell people that you usually get enough): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DACA92CA6FAC43-63847616-2026 Money raised at the Clover Cafe is given back to the Barron County 4-H program. It pays for educational experiences, camp, programming, scholarships and more. Shake […]
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Our Office
Dear Extension visitors, We appreciate your interest in our programming. Currently, we are able to serve you by appointment only. Due to county budget cuts to the Extension support staff position, our office’s ability to be open to serve you has been impacted. If you’d like to engage with our staff on agriculture, 4-H, FoodWIse, and family programming, please contact the educators directly available at barron.extension.wisc.edu and make arrangements in advance.
Extension Barron County
1800 College Dr.
Rice Lake, WI 54868
Phone: 715-788-6240
711 for Wisconsin Relay
Hours: M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Educators are not always in the office, so please be sure to call and schedule an appointment ahead of time.
The office is closed on all major holidays.