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WE MOVED!!

Extension – Barron County has moved locations!

Our new location and address is 1800 College Dr. Rice Lake, WI 54868

We will have an Open House on February 29th from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. COME SEE US!

We are located inside the UWEC – Barron County Library.

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 Judging Kick-off and Info Meeting

All are Welcome March 22nd, 7pm, Barron county government center auditorium

April Project Discovery Days

April 2024 Project Discovery Days Registration is now open!! April 6th 9am-12pm at the Barron County Government Center Register by Thursday, March 28th in 4-H online or follow the link below. Register here: https://barronppd.4honline.com Choose 1 of 4 project areas to explore through a hands-on learning activity. This month’s classes are Woodworking (Folding Beach Chair), […]

4-H Junior Leaders

Join friends from around the county for pizza and brainstorming! Sunday, March 24 at 6PM Barron County Government Center – 335 E Monroe Ave Barron WI Who: All 4-H youth in grades 6-8 and 9-13 What: Come Brainstorm ideas! YOU get to DECIDE what this group does! Trips? Events? Name of Group? Plan the Shake […]

Tri County Food and Clothing Revue!

Tri-County (Barron, Burnett & Washburn)
4-H Foods & Clothing Revue!
Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Shell Lake School
Register through 4-H Online: https://foodsclothingtri.4honline.com by April 1st!

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Tri-County Food and Clothing Revue

Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Shell Lake School
Register through 4-H Online: https://foodsclothingtri.4honline.com by April 1

Manure Applicator Classes

Manure Applicator Meetings are coming up. Please view the image for dates and locations.

If you wish to register for a meeting, sign up at:
go.wisc.edu/2024manure101

Free Online Parenting Classes

Join free online parenting classes. Connect with other parents. Get practical, positive, research-based parenting ideas. Help children grow. Click each class name to register below. When you register, you will receive an email with a link that gives you access to the class using Zoom. Check your junk mail if you don’t receive this email. Raising Wisconsin’s Children online parenting classes are on the 3rd Thursday at 1 PM unless otherwise noted. Classes are for any parent or caregiver. https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/online-parenting-classes/

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Livestock YQCA Registration

ALL youth planning to show beef, sheep or swine, (or Miss-Q Dairy Quality) at the Barron County fair must attend a YQCA meeting on Tuesday, March 5 at 6:30PM at the Barron High School Commons -OR- Monday, March 18 at 6:30PM at the Barron High School Commons At this meeting, Livestock youth will receive all […]

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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: 715-537-6250
711 for Wisconsin Relay

Hours: M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

The office is closed on all major holidays.


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