County News

October 12, 2012

Buchanan County 4-H now has a Facebook page!  We welcome everyone to "like" us.  Now you check Facebook for 4-H updates.

October 11, 2012

The latest edition of the Buchanan County Master Gardener's Newsletter, Off Shoots, contains information about the 7th Annual Master Gardener Symposium; broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower seedlings; problems encountered by home gardeners when growing transplants indoors; upcoming events; plus much more.

September 11, 2012

 Even though the New Year is well underway, it is not too late to join 4-H. Students can join 4-H at any time during the school year. It is to their advantage to join as soon as possible to get all the benefits 4-H provides.

September 5, 2012

This month's Chef Charles Newsletter will include information on walking off the fat around your middle; adding value to your food by reducing food waste; why doctors worry about belly fat; a recipe for Tuna Apple Salad Sandwhich; plus monthly puzzles and more!

August 13, 2012

Jim Jensen is a Farm Management Specialist from ISU.  Watch his power point presentation about the drought.

August 13, 2012

View the latest news from the Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University.

August 2, 2012

Richard Jauron and other horticulture experts from the department of horticulture at ISU have worked together to create the Yard and Garden FAQ website. 

June 28, 2012
This is filled with articles on current horticulture, plant care, pest management, and common household pests written by Iowa State University Extension specialists in the Departments of Entomology, Horticulture and Plant Pathology.
June 21, 2012

The attached 21 slides, with narration, will take only 15 minutes to watch, but will help you understand the septic system better.

May 8, 2012

Read about it and watch the video about how the Barn Quilts got started in Iowa.

April 9, 2012

How do you know if you’re entering into a power struggle with your child? Any time you’re asking your child to do something and he’s refusing to comply—when you find him “pushing back” against the request you’ve given or the rules you’ve set down—you’re i

November 8, 2011

Check the new ISU Expertise Directory to find a specialist that can answer your questions.

September 22, 2011

Any patron interested in utilizing the Buchanan County Master Gardeners and their education/volunteerism will have an application procedure to follow.

September 13, 2011

Ag Decision Maker gives you information and analysis tools for making better business, economic, and financial decisions.

September 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.

August 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).

August 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 attach

July 12, 2011

Important information for farmers, provided by ISU Extension specialists - Dr. Chad Hart, Assocate Professor, Grain Marketing; Shane Ellis, Extension Livestock Economist; David Swenson, Economist; and Leisl Eathington, Economist.

July 12, 2011

This newsletter is filled with articles on current horticulture, plant care, pest management, and common household pests, written by Iowa State University Extension specialists in the Departments of Entomology, Horticulture, and Plant Pathology.

July 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.

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