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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.
The 2022 Buchanan County Fair begins soon!

Check out the schedule here.
(as of 6/14/22)
Sign up for Jr Fun Days here!
Summer Day Camp Registration is open!
Camps from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
most suitable for those in grades K-8.
Five different camps this year!
Click here to see the flyer!
Opening Day of the Independence Farmers Market is
Saturday, May 21 from 8:00 am-noon
Welcome our new Market Manager, Roger Barloon!
- Find out what 4-H entails and how to JOIN TODAY!
- Enroll in 4-H 2021! START HERE!
- 4-H Enrollment Tip Sheet!
- Enrollment Video for 4-H Online HERE!
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See 4-H newsletters here.
Leaders & Educators
STEM-Lit to Go! Kits now available!
Updated: 4-H Regulations and Guidance
NEW: 4-H Club Financial Management
Agriculture & Horticulture News
- 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
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Buchanan County Women, Land & Legacy Chapter
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!
County News
May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022
Featured "At Work for Iowa" article
Ignite Innovation to Fight Food (In)SecurityIowa high school students spent several weeks developing action plans to address food insecurity challenges in their communities. They presented their innovative solutions during Iowa State's IGNITE Innovation Showcase.
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Buchanan County
2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Suite A
Independence, Iowa 50644
Phone: (319) 334-7161
Buchanan County Events
- Island Adventure
07/13/2022 - Island Adventure
07/18/2022 - Crime and Spy Camp
07/20/2022 - Theatre Camp
07/25/2022 - Dig Those Dinosaurs
07/27/2022
All Events for Buchanan County
Statewide Calendar
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Helpful Publications
- Custom Rate Survey
- Cash Rental Rate Survey
- Land Value Survey
- Iowa Farm Building Rental Rates
- Estimated Cost of Crop Production
- Pricing Forage in the Field
- NEW: Radiological Emergency Information Brochure for Farmers, Food Processors, and Distributors