Barron County lies in northwestern Wisconsin between Eau Claire and Rice Lake. It is home to numerous outdoor recreational activities including golfing, camping, hunting and fishing at Chuckie’s lake or Rice lake for example. Agriculture has long been a part of Barron County's heritage with many farmers producing milk products available throughout the state from cows raised on local farms here. Retail businesses have become popular throughout manysmall towns while manufacturing remains an integral economic driver within Barron County today.