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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Butler County

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach builds partnerships and provides research-based learning opportunities to improve the quality of life in Iowa. Our online resources offer you a way to quickly access and explore the broad variety of information and educational programs available. Connect with us when you need to make decisions that affect your family, community, business, or farm.  We look forward to serving you!

UPCOMING EXTENSION RELATED EVENTS
 

JUNE
18       Fair Set-Up, 8 am - 8 pm
18-22  Butler County Extension Office, closed (see us at the Fairgrounds)
20-24  Butler County Fair, Fairgrounds, 4-H/FFA Schedule
26-28  Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, Ames
 
JULY
1         Iowa State Fair Livestock Entries Due
 
 

Any weather related cancellations for Butler County Extension events will be broadcast on KWWL and KLMJ/KQCR radio. 

 

County News

June 18, 2018
100 Year County Centennial

Butler County Extension celebrates 100 years of education, university research and programs. Join us down at the Butler County fairgrounds on Saturday, June 23rd at 1:00 pm for refreshments and presentation at 1:30 pm.  Enter to win one of our 4 themed baskets, winners will be announced on Saturday. 

June 18, 2018
2018 Cash Rental Rates for Iowa Survey

The cash rental rate information presented in this publication is from a survey of farmers, landowners, agricultural lenders, and professional farm managers.

June 18, 2018
2018 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey

Many Iowa farmers hire some custom machine work in their farm business or perform custom work for others.  Others rent machinery or perform other services.

May 18, 2018
Photography Contest

Register by May 21st to be in the Photography contest. Contestants will capture pictures year round and photo will be due January 1, 2019. Open to all current 4H'ers.

Once registered you will receive more details on the contest.  To register email Tayler at taylerv@iastate.edu or call the office at 319-267-2707.  Click link: FLYER.

March 12, 2018
2018 Butler County Challenge Classes

4-H Challenge Classes for the Butler County Fair (not eligible for Iowa State Fair).

More County News

 

Butler County Fair - June 20-24, 2018

 

Iowa State Fair - August 9-19, 2018

 

  

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Most Popular Publications:

2018 Custom Rate Survey
2018 Cash Rental Rate Survey
2018 Land Value Survey
 
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Ag Decision Maker - the latest ISU information provided for topics from leasing to input costs to land and rental values.

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