Hendricks 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 Hendricks County Extension
hendrces@purdue.edu
1900 E Main St, P.O. Box 7
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-9260

Office Hours: M-F 8a-4p


County offices

hendricks County Staff

Purdue Extension Hendricks County Facebook Page

Donate today to support Hendricks County Extension and 4-H programs in our community.

Give Now

Donate today to support Hendricks County Extension and 4-H programs in our community.

Give Now

Featured Stories

Featured Stories

wildflowers
Welcome to Hendricks County!
2026 handbook cover picture
2026 4-H Handbook

2026 4-H Handbook
hands of family
New Family Resources

Learn More
thank you with flowers
Extension Homemakers

Learn More
volunteer with hands
4-H Volunteer Resources

Learn More

Featured Story

Feature

4-H volunteer Kristi Kretzmeier, left, stands with her husband, two daughters, two 4-H youth, and a show sheep. One youth, Kyle Albertson, sits in a motorized wheelchair, and his sheep is held in place[MCM1.1] by a specialized wheelchair attachment.
Why being a 4-H volunteer matters: Looking back on 30 years

Summer days are for 4-H in the Kretzmeier household. If you’re looking for Kristi Kretzmeier, she’s likely caring for livestock in her sheep barn, encouraging 4-H'ers putting finishing touches on their projects, or watching over...

Read More

Upcoming Hendricks County and State Extension Events