Extension Barron County

Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin:Foundations in GardeningRegister Now Want to be a better gardener? Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to deepen your skill set, Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening is the course for you. This online, self-paced course teaches practical gardening skills along with easy-to-understand explanations […]

Housed in the Youth Expo Building, the Education Station features many great, and new, activities for kids, families and adults of all ages. Introduced in 2022 the Education Station offers hands-on educational activities and demonstrations throughout fair week (July 15-July 19). Once again, the “Sew at the Fair” service project will also be housed in […]

Thinking about showing at the Barron County Fair? See below for some helpful information for 4-H families, including how to register, important deadlines, entry fees, fair tags, judging, and who to contact with questions.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]