Washington County Resources
Purdue Extension Washington County offers education and programming in Ag/Natural Resources, Health and Human Sciences, 4-H/Youth Development, and Nutrition Education Program.
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 Washington County Extension
806 Martinsburg Rd, Ste 104
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4601
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm
Featured Story
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The 2026 Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference will take place at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds on March 3-5. This year’s merged conference, hosted by Purdue Extension and the Purdue Department of Horticulture and Landscape...
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Washington County Stories
Washington County Stories
The Washington County Cattlemen’s Association, Spring Mill Veterinary Service, and Purdue Extension – Washington County are hosting their annual Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation Clinic on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 beginning at 8:00 am in Salem, IN.
The Washington County Cattlemen’s Association is hosting their annual meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:30 pm in Salem, IN.
The Washington County Sheep Association is hosting their annual “A Taste of Lamb” event on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm in Salem, IN.
Programs available for 4-H members during spring break.
Washington County Jr. Leaders will be selling cheese balls for Easter. Orders are due March 23.
The February-March 2026 Purdue Extension Washington County Newsletter is now available.