Extension Barron County

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

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 opening soon in 4-H Online. The Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Ambassadors will advocate for Wisconsin 4-H […]

🐷 2026 Youth Pig Project Scholarship Program

The Wisconsin Pork Association Youth Committee is once again offering Youth Pig Project Scholarships for 2026! These scholarships are designed to help 4-H youth establish or expand their swine projects while building valuable life skills and exploring career opportunities in Wisconsin’s pork industry. Scholarship Details The Wisconsin Pork Association’s goal is to award at least […]

2026 Wisconsin Distance Learning Programs Announced

The Wisconsin Distance Learning group is excited to announce THREE Distance Learning programs for 2026! Registration opens October 30 and ends November 16-Register early so you don’t miss out! Registration in 4-H Online is free. However, each program will have a $5/kit or curriculum fee, unless families choose to gather and purchase the materials on […]

Small Animal Project Meeting-Volunteers/Parents/Youth Leaders

Subject: 🐾 Small Animal Project Volunteer/Parent Meeting & Brainstorming Session We’re excited to start planning for another great year of 4-H small animal projects! To kick things off, we’ll be holding a Small Animal Project Meeting and Brainstorm Session to gather ideas, set goals, and explore opportunities for our youth participants. 📅 Date: November 10 […]

4-H Open House/Project Discovery Days

A Come and Go Event for 4-H Age Youth and their Families Saturday, November 8 | 9AM-Noon UW-EC Barron County | Ritzinger Hall 1800 College Drive | Rice Lake WI 54868 (watch for signs) Open to 4-H and non 4-H Youth/Families Advance Registration is preferred by November 1 – but walk-ins welcome Register here: http://go.wisc.edu/338us4 […]

Did You Know We Have a Project Curriculum Library?

The Barron County 4-H Office has a Project Curriculum Library filled with books and resources to help you learn new skills and find ideas for your next project. Visit the Office to see what is available! 📍 1800 College Dr, Rice Lake, WI 54868📞 715-788-6219📧 4h@co.barron.wi.us

Volunteers Needed: Be the Spark that Inspires a Youth

Do you have a skill you would love to share with young people? We are looking for volunteers to lead fun, hands-on sessions at our Open House/Sparks Day, Project Discovery Days, and throughout the year. Your time and talent can spark curiosity and confidence in kids across Barron County. Upcoming Opportunities Open House/Sparks DaySaturday, November […]

Wisconsin 4-H Statewide Service Project – National 4-H Week 2025

This October, Wisconsin 4-H Clubs are invited to come together and “pledge our hands to larger service” by taking part in the annual Statewide Service Project during National 4-H Week, October 5–11, 2025. We know the power of 4-H youth and volunteers working side by side in their communities. Whether it’s organizing a neighborhood cleanup, […]

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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.

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