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We at the Fayette County Purdue Extension are here bringing you scientifically based research, local programming and educational resources. The Purdue Extension focuses on: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Human and Health Sciences, Economic and Community Development and 4-H Youth Development. Check back for more information about county programming as we work to update our new website!

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Purdue Fayette County Extension
smmccurd@purdue.edu

401 N Central Ave
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 825-8502

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Extension Happenings

J. Long 2nd Street Memorial Park

The J. Long 2nd Street Memorial Park is a collaboration with Purdue University, Fayette County Purdue Extension, Discover Connersville, Fayette County Community Voices and Connersville Parks & Recreation has been in the works since 2017.

Featured Story

Darcy Telenko holds up a blade from a corn stalk to show the tar spot disease.

Saving one of Indiana’s top crops from tar spot

Tar spot looks innocuous at first, but the tiny black dots on leaves scattered across a cornfield can lead to significant yield losses — perhaps 60 bushels out of an average of 200 bushels produced per acre. For the average Indiana corn...

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has put out a message for those who hunt!

"Hunters –

Help feed the hungry by donating harvested deer this season. After harvesting a deer, drop off your field dressed deer to a participating processor, who will distribute venison burger to Indiana food banks. The processing fees are funded through the Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund. In 2020, more than 20,000 pounds of venison were donated.

Find a participating processor near you at sbf.IN.gov. "

Featured Stories

Washington county jr. leaders spring cheese balls

Easter Cheese Balls

Washington County Jr. Leaders will be selling cheese balls for Easter. Orders are due March 23.

February-March 2026 Newsletter

The February-March 2026 Purdue Extension Washington County Newsletter is now available.

Saving one of Indiana’s top crops from tar spot

Tar spot looks innocuous at first, but the tiny black dots on leaves scattered across a cornfield...

“Exploring 4-H” for Grade 2 Kicks off in February

Eligibility in the regular 4-H program necessitates one must be in Grades 3 through 12 as of...

I Want to Sell Firewood; What Do I Need?

I recently had a request from an individual about what they need to sell firewood legally, and...

A Purdue student shows her research poster to a conference attendee

Purdue Extension conference to feature speakers, trade show tailored to small farmers, horticulture producers

The 2026 Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference will take place at the Hendricks County...