Redesigned Web Page Coming!
(Posted on 5/25/2012)
The Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach office will be closed Thursday, June 7th, from 1:30-4:00 p.m. for training on our new web page.

Position Available
(Posted on 5/23/2012)
Buchanan County ISU Extension Council is looking for a professional to fill the position of Extension Administrator. The person in this position will facilitate educational programming, enhance community partnerships, address public requests for assistance, provide leadership and supervision of county Extension staff, and administer office operations.

Amy Kelly Retires
(Posted on 5/17/2012)
Amy Kelly retired recently from the Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach, after 12 years of service. Pictured is Dan Cohen, the Buchanan County Extension Council president, presenting Kelly with a Certificate of Appreciation.

Barn Quilt Video and Story
(Posted on 5/8/2012)
Read about it and watch the video about how the Barn Quilts got started in Iowa.

R.A.Nelson Memorial Scholarship Recipients Announced
(Posted on 5/7/2012)
To be eligible for the R.A. Nelson Memorial Scholarship a student must be a resident of Buchanan County and be planning to attend or be enrolled at Iowa State University in the College of Agriculture.

Contact AnswerLine by Phone, Web, Facebook, Twitter
(Posted on 4/19/2012)
Iowa State's Answer Line Fields 'Need to Know Now' Questions

S.E. Iowa Agriculture & Natural Resources News
(Posted on 2/10/2012)
In the latest newsletter, topics include: Staying for the Long Haul: Benton County Wind Event; Protecing the Environment with Proper Manure Application; Southeast Research Farm Benefits Local Economy; Southeast Iowa Local Food System Development; plus much more,

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: