Buena Vista County

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Buena Vista County

When you need to make decisions that affect your family, community, business, or farm, look to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
 
You can rely on ISU Extension and Outreach for unbiased, research-based information and education to help you make better decisions today and tomorrow.

Special Sheep & Special Swine Projects Registration - Jan. 6 to Feb. 14
                                                            
Robotics Club - Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m.
            
4-H State Recognition & Scholarship Apps. Due Feb. 1
 
Clover Kids - Feb. 4, March 3 & April 7 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
 
Juntos Series begins Feb. 9
 
Commercial Pesticide Schedule 
 
4-H Maker's Space - Feb. 17 at 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
 
Dry Manure Applicator Certification Workshop - Feb. 18 at 1:00 p.m.

Confinement Site Manure Applicator Certification - Feb. 28 at 9:30-11:30 a.m.
 
Emergency Planning Foreign Animal Disease Issues for Swine Producers Workshop - Feb. 28 at 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
 
 
 
Other Helpful Links:

5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Program 

Ag Decision Maker
 
Agriculture and Natural Resources Homepage

 

Custom Rate Survey

 

Cash Rent Rate Survey



 

County News

January 24, 2020
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Audubon and Guthrie Counties

Emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Audubon and Guthrie counties for the first time.

January 17, 2020
When Life Gets Tough, Iowa Concern Can Help

AMES, Iowa – Sometimes life gives you a lot to handle, but you don’t have to handle everything on your own.

January 17, 2020
Plan Smart Ways to Use Tax Refund

AMES, Iowa – Is your tax refund the financial highlight of the year? Then it is a valuable resource – one you can use to get ahead, suggests Barb Wollan, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

January 17, 2020
Yard and Garden: Control Scale and Mealybugs in Houseplants

Most houseplant problems are due to poor environmental conditions or poor, inconsistent care. However, indoor plants are also prone to insect pests. 

December 20, 2019
Confinement Site Manure Applicator Workshops Scheduled for 2020

AMES, Iowa – Confinement site manure applicators and anyone interested in learning about manure issues should plan to attend a two-hour workshop offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in January or February.

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