Seminars Set for Hawkeye Farm Show
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
State University Extension and Outreach in Region 9 is pleased to announce the topics and speakers for the educational seminars that will be offered at the Hawkeye Farm Show, February 28 – March 1, at the University of Northern Iowa UNIDOME.

Area Growers Roundtable Discussion Feb. 9th
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
Thursday, Feb. 9, the Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach is offering an opportunity for networking and obtaining new growing information for area produce growers.

Beginning Gardening Classes Offered for the Family
(Posted on 1/24/2012)
The Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach will be offering a series of four gardening classes in the spring of 2012. The program titled, “Beginning Gardening 101”, will be gardening programs for the entire family. These family-friendly gardening classes are focused on being “simple and hands-on”.

Public Gardening Symposium Announced
(Posted on 1/6/2012)
The Buchanan County Master Gardeners have set the date for the 6th Annual Public Day-Long Gardening Symposium! The Symposium will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Independence on Saturday, Feb. 25th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2011 Farmer's Tax Guide Now Available
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
This publication explains how the federal tax laws apply to farming. Use this publication as a guide to figure your taxes and complete your farm tax return.

Fencl's Honored
(Posted on 11/11/2011)
Four individuals, a radio station and a TV station were honored as 2011 Friends of Extension by the Iowa Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP), a national honorary extension fraternity. Cathann Kress, vice president for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, presented the awards Thursday, Nov. 3, during the organization’s annual conference in Ames.

Expertise Directory
(Posted on 11/8/2011)
Check the new ISU Expertise Directory to find a specialist that can answer your questions.

Septic System Design and Maintenance
(Posted on 9/13/2011)
The purpose of this slide show is to inform you, as a rural home owner or rual renter, of the basic operation, design, and maintenance of a septic system.

Welcome to Ag Decision Maker
(Posted on 9/13/2011)
Ag Decision Maker gives you information and analysis tools for making better business, economic, and financial decisions.

Join us on Facebook
(Posted on 8/22/2011)
Are you a regular user of Facebook? Learn about the ways ISU Extension is making a difference in Region 9 (Buchanan, Black Hawk, Tama, Grundy, Bremer, and Butler counties).

Barn Quilts of Buchanan County
(Posted on 8/10/2011)
The Buchanan County Barn Quilts project continues to thrive after coming on board in April 2006. A total of 92 blocks have been added to date. Of those blocks, 55 eight-foot quilt block designs are listed with their corresponding locations on the attached map, for an easy self-guided tour.

Iowa Concern .... a Source of Help & Information for Iowans in Need
(Posted on 7/12/2011)
Where can you learn more about overcoming adversity or crisis? Caring for yourself and others? Helpful tips about finances or easy to understand legal facts? Iowa Concern is your answer.

ISU Hotlines
(Posted on 6/20/2011)
ISU Extension's purpose is to provide information to Iowans. To better do that, Extension has established Hotlines. Many are toll-free to provide answers and support to Iowans. Iowans communicate one-on-one with ISU Extension every day. Give us a call!

Extension Office Closed
(Posted on 5/25/2010)
In observance of the holidays in 2012, the Buchanan County Extension Office will be closed on the following days:

Answerline
(Posted on 2/6/2008)
Iowa State's Answer Line Fields 'Need to Know Now' Questions