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Buchanan County
Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach provides educational opportunities for economic development, food and the environment, health and well-being, and K-12 youth outreach.
We meet local needs, so Buchanan County can be an even better place for the next generation.
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4-H and FFA News
- Find out what 4-H entails and how to JOIN TODAY!
- See all 4-H/FFA newsletters here.
- YQCA Trainings are available online ($12 fee) or in-person ($3 fee). Sign in here to see what's available. FSQA is no longer available.
- Member Yearly Checklists and Species Project Checklist - view here!
- Communications Day 2020 - info here!
- 2020 Buchanan County 4-H/FFA Fair Information here.
- FAQ for 2020 Livestock ID and Weigh In changes view here
Leaders & Educators
- STEM-Lit to Go! Kits now available!
- Updated: 4-H Regulations and Guidance
- NEW: 4-H Club Financial Management
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Agriculture & Horticulture News
Register today for the 2020 Commercial Pesticide Trainings in Buchanan County! Click here to register or call the office. Download the 2020 Training Schedule here.
We are updating our CIC contact list. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please fill out this form.
2020 Private Pesticide Applicator Trainings - Click here to view the brochure
Two trainings will be held at Heartland Acres Event Center on January 28 and Febrauary 25.
- Master Gardener Program, contact Brenda today to become a member of the Buchanan County Master Gardeners!
- Buchanan County Master Gardener Off Shoots Newsletter
- Activities of the Buchanan County Master Gardeners
- Videos from Buchanan County: Green Striped Mapleworms and Emerald Ash Borer
- Buchanan County Women, Land & Legacy Chapter
Resources
- NEW: Pest Alerts: Click here to find publications about a variety of pests.
- Crop and Soil Resources
- Women in Agriculture
- Farm Management
- Small Farms - Acrage Living Newsletter
- Wildlife and Conservation
- Natural Resources
- Horticulture and Home Pest News
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Local Foods & Farmers Market News
- Local Foods in Buchanan County - click here for local foods resources and projects!
- Independence Farmers Market Website
- FarmChat Through Buchanan County - Click here to see all the videos!
- Independence Farmers Market Year in Review 2019
- Vendor and Board Meeting Minutes - click here.
County News
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Buchanan County
2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Suite A
Independence, Iowa 50644
Phone: (319) 334-7161
Buchanan County Events
- CIC: Roadside, Forest & Aquatic Pest Management
10/21/2020 - CIC: Mosquito & Public Health Pest Management
10/28/2020 - CIC: Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicators
11/04/2020 - CIC: Mosquito & Public Health Pest Management (Reshow)
11/12/2020 - CIC: Roadside, Forest & Aquatic Pest Management (Reshow)
11/13/2020
All Events for Buchanan County
Statewide Calendar
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Independence Farmers Market
Click Here for more information about the Independence Farmers Market!
Also please visit our Facebook page to stay actively involved with the market.
