Putnam County Resources

What We Do

We improve lives and livelihoods by delivering tested and trusted educational resources. The Cooperative Extension Service is one of the nation's largest providers of scientific research-based information and education. It's a network of colleges, universities, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serving communities and counties across America. The Purdue Extension focuses on: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Human and Health Sciences, Economic and Community Development and 4-H Youth.

Contact Us

Purdue Extension Putnam County
putnamces@purdue.edu
12 Central Square, Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-8411

Putnam County Staff

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2024 Putnam County 4-H Fair Open Class

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The residents of Chain O'Lakes Community Re-Entry Center
Rehabilitation through cultivation—from incarceration to Master Gardeners

When he thinks of his childhood, Jacobo Mora recalls rows of fruit trees and colorful squash at Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard in Goshen, Indiana. Mora worked and saved up as young man to buy a house with three apple trees in the backyard, hoping...

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Upcoming Putnam County & State Extension Events

Featured Stories

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Removing Odors from Refrigerators and Freezers

Refrigerators and freezers are two of the most important pieces of equipment in the kitchen for...

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Join Purdue Extension for an Upcoming Ag Law Program on March 15th

Last March, participants had a great time learning about legal issues related to land leasing,...

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February: National Canned Food Month

Canned foods are convenient, portable, quick, and have a long shelf life. They also help provide...

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“The Big Game” Plan for Healthy Eating

Develop a winning Big Bowl "food game plan" by thinking like a football player on the...

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Dealing with Livestock During the Winter

Last week, the weather was frightful and several livestock producers were caring for newborn...

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Tips for Delicious and Nutritious Soup

What's better on a cold winter day than a warm bowl of soup? Soup can be nutritious, easy to...

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