What can we help you with?
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.
FoodWIse
Providing nutrition education to advance healthy eating habits and active lifestyles for families with limited incomes.
Community Garden
enhance the well-being and beauty of the community by assisting people in growing and consuming fresh produce
News and Events
Dairy Quiz Bowl – 2026
Learn more about the Dairy Quiz Bowl for 2025-2026 Sunday, December 14 in the afternoon Rice Lake Public Library (2 E Marshall St, Rice Lake WI) All Ages-You don’t have to be enrolled in the dairy project to participate. Local Competition AND State Competition (K-2 grade cannot participate in state competition) Questions-contact Cathy Solum – […]
Shirt Design Contest
Do you have an idea for the NEXT Barron County 4-H shirt design? Here’s your chance to create it. Deadline to submit: January 5 Submission Link: https://go.wisc.edu/42x5q8 Requirements: Questions-Email 4h@co.barron.wi.us
2026 Barron County & State 4-H Horse Project Dates
Here are the key dates for the 2026 Horse Project year. Please mark your calendars and watch for additional updates from the county and state offices. Questions?Contact Sheila Kisling at crosshairstables@gmail.com or 715-651-1213.
6th-13th Grade Tubing Trip – December 29
Registration due December 17. The 4-H Junior Leaders invite youth in grades 6 and older for some winter fun! 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 29Cost: $15 (4-H youth), $20 (friends)Transportation: FREEWe will have snacks available, but any food purchases […]
Donate today
The Barron County 4-H Leaders Association is launching something new this year—a sticker campaign! We invite you to show your support for a great organization by making a donation, we will then send you a window cling for you to hang to show that you are a supporter of Barron County 4-H. It’s a simple […]
4-H Ambassador Teams
4-H Ambassador Teams – Applications Opening Soon! Interested in meeting 4-H members from throughout Wisconsin and exploring your unique Sparks through exciting statewide opportunities? Apply to join the Wisconsin 4-H Ambassador Teams for Arts, Ag, and Leadership! Applications will be open in 4-H Online. The Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Ambassadors will advocate for Wisconsin 4-H and […]
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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.
