Harrison 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. Purdue Extension focuses on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Community Development, Health and Human Sciences, 4H Youth Development.
Our educators are here to help you find answers and understanding related to these program areas. You can contact us with questions Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm by phone, email, or just stop by our office at 247 Atwood Street in Corydon. Our office also offers many services, programs, and educational opportunities, as well as partnerships with community organizations.
Educational Opportunities Include:
- Soil Sample Analysis
- Harrison County Extension Homemakers
- Plant and Insect ID
- Community Wellness/SNAP Ed
- 4-H Minis (Grades K-2)
- 4-H Membership (Grades 3-12)
- ServeSafe Food Handler and Manager Certification
- Harrison County Master Gardeners
- Health, Family, and Nutrition Education
- Native Habitat Alliance
- Pressure Canner Testing
- Plant Pest and Disease Diagnostic
- Ag Day
- Conflict Management Training
- Harrison County Cattleman's Association
- Money Management
- Pesticide Applicator Certification
- Dining With Diabetes Classes
- Master Gardener Workshops, Plants Sales, Guest Speakers
What is Purdue Extension?
By clicking the button below, you can view a brief overview of Purdue Extension, what we do for the citizens of Indiana, and how we are Indiana's educational partner for life.
Explore Our Program Areas
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Contact Us
Purdue Extension Harrison County
247 Atwood Street
Corydon, IN 47112
(812)738-4236
For Questions Related to:
Agriculture and Natural Resources:
Ariel Camm : camm@purdue.edu
Health and Human Sciences:
Tara Beckman: tdbeckma@purdue.edu
4-H and Youth Development:
Extension Office: 812-738-4236
Internship Opportunity!
Why be bored over the summer? Become this year’s summer intern at the Harrison County Purdue Extension office. This is a 10-11 week, 40 hour per week, paid experience! Click the icon below to see more information!
Meet our County Extension Director!
Introducing our Health and Human Sciences & Community Development (HHS/CD) Educator, Tara Beckman, now as our new County Extension Director (CED)!
For the last two years, Tara has served in the HHS/CD Educator role within the office, where she has formed and strengthened county partnerships, delivered educational programming and processes that strive to address county needs, and has worked diligently to uphold Purdue Extension’s mission in Harrison County. She will continue to work in these capacities, in addition to the CED role, moving forward.
Tara looks forward to talking with and working alongside county leaders and community members from this new capacity, while providing on-going support toward Extension’s program areas and the impactful work each are doing in Harrison County.
Purdue Extension Calendar
Purdue Extension Calendar
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Please view the Extension Calendar for upcoming events at a glance. You can click on any underlined events to view the available flyer!
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This Month's Challenge Kit
April Challenge Kits are available! Challenge yourself with a bag full of building blocks.
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Our monthly challenge kits provide instructions and most materials to do a DIY educational project or two on your own. The kits are geared towards ALL Harrison County community members, and focus on Extension education areas.
Read MoreAnnual Extension Board Meeting & Open House
Annual Extension Board Meeting & Open House
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The Harrison County Extension Board Annual Meeting had a full house of over 50 attendees on March 5th! Thank you to everyone who came and learned about what Purdue Extension does to be Indiana's Educational Partner for life!
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Quarterly Report Newsletter
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The Quarterly Newsletter is a summary of what each of our educators have accomplished in the past quarter to be Indiana's educational partner for life!
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