Buena Vista County

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Buena Vista County

There's a reason we do what we do in Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: We want a Strong Iowa. That's why we panter with Iowans and harness the reliable resources of our university for communities and farmers to thrive, for families and youth to be healthy, and to turn the world over to the next generation better than we found it. Because a Strong Iowa is what we all want.

Summer Day Camps - (4th - 8th grades)

 

Clover Kids Summer camps - (preschool - 3rd grade)

 

Become a Master Gardener - Training offered this Fall

 

Other Helpful Links:

Ag Decision Maker

Agriculture and Natural Resources Homepage

 

Custom Rate Survey

 

Cash Rent Rate Survey


 

County News

April 16, 2019
When Tulips and Daffodils No Longer Bloom

When their tulips and daffodils no longer bloom, many gardeners wonder why. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer guidance on what to do when these spring favorites fail to flower. 

April 16, 2019
Sign up for Summer Camps
2019 Summer Day Camps open to ALL Youth.  REGISTER ONLINE
March 25, 2019
Registration Open for Fall Master Gardener Training

Celebrating its 40th year in Iowa, the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will hold its core training sessions this fall for individuals interested in becoming Master Gardener volunteers.

March 25, 2019
Youth Explore Leadership, College and Culture at GRiT Conference

One hundred youth from Storm Lake, Storm Lake St. Mary’s and Fort Dodge school districts spent a day Getting Real Together through leadership activities, college exploration and cultural awareness. They were taking part in this year’s GRiT Conference, March 8 at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake.

March 25, 2019
Management to Prevent Calf Scours

Cold and wet weather have added to the calving challenges of Iowa cow-calf producers. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef specialist Beth Doran said both are ideal conditions for contributing to calf scours.

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Featured "At Work for Iowa" article

What Do We Do? We Serve All Iowans

Watch what happens when we invite some ISU Extension and Outreach staff to Hilton Coliseum for a conversation about what they really do. As they ask each other questions, they reach one conclusion: We serve all Iowans.  

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