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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Buena Vista County

When you need to make decisions that affect your family, farm, business, or community, look to ISU Extension and Outreach and Buena Vista County Extension and Outreach for unbiased, research-based information and education to help make better desisions!

IDALS Pesticide testing schedules and locations

 

Pro Ag Outlook Forum - 12/12/18 at 1:30 p.m.

 

Private Pesticide Training - 12/13/18 at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and 3/1/19 at 9:30 a.m.

 

BVU and ISU Extension and Outreach 4-H Program presented “STEM and the ARTS Festival" on 11/10/18

For more STEM and The Arts Festival photos.

        

Other Helpful Links:

Ag Decision Maker

Agriculture and Natural Resources Homepage

 

Custom Rate Survey

 

Cash Rent Rate Survey


 

County News

October 10, 2018
JOIN 4-H TODAY

4-H prepares Iowa's youth to be successful, contributing members of society through:  Career exploration & life skills; New friends & experiences; and Youth-adult partnerships.

Ages: 4th - 12th grade

Club locations - Albert City, Alta, Newell & Storm Lake

Enroll Today - https://iowa.4honline.com

October 3, 2018
Yard and Garden: Trees Add Colorful Foliage

Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach share information about adding trees with colorful fall foliage to home landscapes.

September 28, 2018
Be Aware of Fall Garden Pests

Actively growing crops, such as broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts and kale, need to be monitored for pests who still have time to cause damage before harvest.

August 29, 2018
ISU Extension and Outreach to Host Monarch Tagging Workshop

Tag your own Monarch and learn what plants attract them.

August 29, 2018
Ehlers Receives Certified Housing Counselor Designation

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialist Carol Huneycutt Ehlers has been designated a Certified Housing Counselor by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education. This is her second national mark of excellence from the association.

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