Allee Farm to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
(Posted on 8/28/2008)
Help Allee Farm celebrate 50 years of research and service.

COOL Webcast to Outline Impact of Mandatory Labeling
(Posted on 8/13/2008)

NW Iowa 4-H Technology Team
(Posted on 8/8/2008)
Be part of a 20 county 4-H Technology Team!

4-H Annual eBay Auction
(Posted on 8/7/2008)
Iowa 4-H Foundation's Annual eBay Auction Arrives.

2008 BV County Fair Results
(Posted on 7/28/2008)
The results for livestock and static events from the Buena Vista County Fair are now available on our site!

Managing Through the Back-to-School Crunch Time!
(Posted on 7/28/2008)
Need help managing the back-to-school challenges most families face. Here are four key actions to make this time a little easier.

Celebrate Horizons! June 22 Dinner & Program
(Posted on 6/26/2008)
Alta Citizens were invited to Celebrate Horizons with supper and a program to follow. Accomplishments to date were shared and more discussion was held about how to make Alta a thriving community and how we can continue to work together to make Alta a community where there is prosperity for all.

Farm Land Leasing Meeting
(Posted on 6/24/2008)
Farmland leasing meeting information and registration form.

IBC Offers Tips on Buying Cattle Feed During Expensive Times
(Posted on 2/5/2008)
Taking inventory is key to making wise, economical decisions.

4-H Tech Savvy Youth Explore Precision Agriculture
(Posted on 1/29/2008)
It’s air-conditioned, has a phone, a satellite-driven GPS location device and sophisticated sensors near the ground…What Can This Be? If you haven’t guessed it’s an American Farmer using high-tech Agriculture.

Buena Vista County Extension Newsletters
(Posted on 1/2/2008)
Find information about crops, livestock, and farm management. Check out recipes that are quick and easy. Read about healthier living and ideas for the home. Also, find out what is happening in your local 4-H Club.

New Book Focuses on Pond Management
(Posted on 12/14/2007)
The Pond Guidebook contains scores of management tips and insights for pond owners and those considering constructing a pond.

"Corridor U" Offers Course Connecting Leaders and Newcomers
(Posted on 10/9/2007)
The Corridor U program has been custom-designed to expand and enhance the leadership pool in the region.

Iowa Lakes Corridor Analysis
(Posted on 10/5/2007)
Dave Swensen, ISU Extension Economist, presented an update on the Iowa Lakes Corridor which includes Dickinson, Clay, Buena Vista, Emmet and Palo Alto counties, The update focused on the following: Basic socio-economic condition of the region, selected key trends, industrial structure summary, regional competitive strengths and weaknesses and occupation-based indices.

2007 Stakeholder's Report
(Posted on 10/1/2007)
Partnerships help Iowa State University Extension create a better future for all Iowans. Together we can improve quality of life in Iowa. Here are a few examples of ISU Extension partnerships at work in Buena Vista County.

POPULAR PUBLICATIONS
(Posted on 9/20/2007)
View our most popular publications. They include the private pesticide applicator study manual, supplemental manuals for commercial applicators, custom farm rates, cash rental rates, and crop performance tests.

Getting youth and their parents plugged into Iowa State University is EASY
(Posted on 2/22/2007)
It's just 1 - 2 - 3 - and click you are there.

Horizons Project in Alta Iowa
(Posted on 1/16/2007)
Twenty-five Iowa communities have been selected for the Horizons Community Leadership Program to Reduce Poverty. Iowa State University Extension delivers the program with funding from the Northwest Area Foundation.