Buchanan County

OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:00 am - 4:30 pm MONDAY - FRIDAY

*Note: We follow the Independence School District in determining snow days or delayed starts.  A program will be cancelled/rescheduled if the office is not open or closes early. 
 
  We're Hiring!
County Youth Coordinator (full-time)
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Farmers Market Assistant -  temporary part-time position to operate the Independence Farmers Market on Saturday mornings through the summer.
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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.

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
NEW 2020 Master Gardener Symposium 
 
2019 CIC Course Schedule - Buchanan County 
 

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.
 

Agronomy in the Field Webinar Series

For your convience, you may access these webinars live from the comfort of your own home.  Click here for the viewing link. 
 

Boots in the Barn

In partnership with Buchanan County Women, Land & Legacy, we will be hosting a Boots in the Barn three-part program for women. Click here for the brochure. 
 

• 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.