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Through the University of Wisconsin-Madison | Division of Extension, all Wisconsin people can access university resources and engage in lifelong learning, wherever they live and work. University of Wisconsin-Madison | Division of Extension provides statewide access to university resources and research so the people of Wisconsin can learn, grow and succeed at all stages of life. University of Wisc

onsin-Madison | Division of Extensioncarries out this tradition of the Wisconsin Idea – extending the boundaries of the university to the boundaries of the state – through its four divisions of continuing education, cooperative extension, entrepreneurship and economic development and broadcast and media innovations.

04/28/2026

💳 Your Credit Report — in ONE WEEK!
Want to learn more about credit and not sure how to run your free report and read your credit history? Join this FREE Money Matters Live workshop.
💡 You can learn:
• Financial knowledge about credit
• What lenders look for when you apply for a loan
• How to run free credit report and read your credit history
📅 May 5
⏰ 10-11 a.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join either workshop!
Take one small step toward building a stronger financial future!
👉 Sign up today at https://go.wisc.edu/t5qt0p

04/21/2026

Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning course for all ages.
You can learn how to how to prepare for the end of life for yourself or a loved one and why it’s important to have a plan in place.
In this 7-session, research-based program, you'll learn how to get ready for:
💵 Financial changes
🗎 Medical and legal directives
🏘️ Estate planning
🏥 End-of-life care
📅 Tuesdays: April 28-June 9
💻 Online: 11 a.m.-noon
👉 Fee: $30 (includes materials)
✔️ Register today! events.humanitix.com/pa-spring-2026

04/16/2026

Healthy boundaries are essential for a positive co-parenting relationship. Learn the importance of respectful boundaries and explore strategies to establish and maintain them.

Join us for a FREE Resilient Co-Parenting class at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 7th, led by UW–Madison Division of Extension.
💻 Register now at go.wisc.edu/132w5f
🗓️ Can’t make it this time? We meet on the first Thursday of every month to explore a topic to help parents and caregivers who are raising children together while living apart.

04/08/2026

🏠💵Struggling to find quality and affordable rental housing?
Join this FREE six-session course to get tips on how to have a successful renting experience. If you are a first-time renter or have had negative renting experiences in the past, Rent Smart will help you feel confident so you can find and keep your rental home.
✨In this course you will learn:
Tenant & landlord rights and responsibilities
How to build a strong tenant–landlord partnership
What landlords look for when they screen tenants
📅 Upcoming Classes:
Apr. 14-30 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7–8 p.m.
May 4–22 | Mondays & Fridays | 1–2 p.m.
Jun. 9–24 | Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
👉Sign Up:
https://go.wisc.edu/yy8ebf
📝Click here to learn more about the course:
https://finances.extension.wisc.edu/programs/rent-smart/

04/06/2026

Registration OPEN
🚜 Northwest Region Tractor Safety Certification Program – June 8–11, 2026
The Tractor Safety Certification Program will be held June 8–11, 2026 at Barron High School.
📅 Mon–Wed: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
📅 Thurs (Testing): 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
💲 Cost: $20 per person
This program meets State and Federal requirements for youth under 16 who will be operating tractors or self‑propelled equipment.
It is open to:
• Youth 12–13 operating equipment for their family farm
• Youth 14–15 working for farms outside their own family
Participants will learn safe tractor operation, hazard awareness, and risk reduction. Hands‑on driving practice is included, and each student must complete a written exam and a driving test.
To register, visit: https://barron.extension.wisc.edu/tractorsafety and click REGISTER.
Registration is limited to 45 participants.
Paper forms are available at the Barron County Extension Office, 1800 College Drive, Rice Lake, WI 54868.
Questions? Call 715‑788‑6240 or contact your local Ag instructor.

04/02/2026

💰 Money Matters Live: Financial Recordkeeping
FREE Money Matters Live classes help you improve your financial habits and build your money management skills online. Join us for the next talk in this series:
📂 Financial Recordkeeping
Learn which financial documents to save, how long to keep them, and how to organize and store them safely.
📅 April 7
⏰ 10-11 a.m. or 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Join either talk!
💻 Register today at https://go.wisc.edu/mmlive

03/31/2026

Join us for Focus on Fathers, a welcoming parenting community for anyone interested in learning about fatherhood and supporting children’s social and emotional growth. Our next session is April 14: Fathers communicate with children, a conversation designed to help dads and caregivers strengthen communication skills and build deeper connections with their kids. This free, virtual series meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 1–2 PM, and you can join anytime. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/q07qp0

03/20/2026

Planning for the end of life to make things easier for your family? Join us for the 7-session Planning Ahead course! Learn more here: https://aging.extension.wisc.edu/programs/planning-ahead/

03/17/2026

Join us for the Raising Wisconsin’s Children class on Thursday, March 19 at 1:00 PM as we explore Learning Life Skills Through Household Chores.
Chores are shown to benefit kids in meaningful ways. In this session, we’ll talk about choosing age‑appropriate tasks, building routines that work, and helping children stay motivated along the way. All parents are welcome. Register today: go.wisc.edu/parenting-classes

03/04/2026

At these IN-PERSON continuing education workshops in:
Beaver Dam
Eau Claire
Prairie du Chien
Racine
Superior
Waupaca
Early childhood professionals like childcare providers and administrators can:
🎓 Earn 5 continuing education hours
🛠️ Build skills with techniques to help children regulate their emotions
🤝 Make connections in the community and region
Find out more — including dates — at parenting.extension.wisc.edu/workshops and REGISTER TODAY! Capacity is limited.

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1800 College Drive
Rice Lake, WI
54868

Website

http://barron.extension.wisc.edu/

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