Perry 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.

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Purdue Perry County Extension
perryces@purdue.edu
65 Park Avenue
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-7084

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perry County Staff

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If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact the Perry County office prior to the event at (812) 547-7084 or perryces@purdue.edu.

If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact the Perry County office prior to the event at (812) 547-7084 or perryces@purdue.edu.

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Perry County Extension Documents

Find program information and other documents related to Perry County Extension events and programs below.

2025 Perry County 4-H Handbook

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Perry County May/June Extension Newsletter

May/June 2025 Edition of the Purdue Extension - Perry County Newsletter including the 4-H, ANR, HHS, Community Wellness, and Nutrition Education newsletters, as well as the calendar of events.

Upcoming Perry County and State Extension Events

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Featured Stories

Bees move around a queen bee, marked with a green dot

What’s buzzing in your backyard? Learn about protecting pollinators, beekeeping with Purdue Extension

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Purdue University student studying leaves.

Learning How Science Can Be Used to Help Solve Everyday Problems

Indiana 4-H led 22 science and engineering programs for youth. Fluid Power was statewide, and...

Young Indiana 4-Her preparing her show cow at the fairgrounds.

Indiana 4-H Youth Demonstrate Proper and Safe Care of Animals

Many 4-H activities and opportunities involve animals. Knowledge and skill are needed for proper...

Indiana teen trying the tight rope at adventure camp.

Military Teen Adventure Camps Develop Leadership, Self-Confidence and Teamwork

In U.S. military deployments since 2001, more than 2.5 million soldiers have deployed overseas;...

Richard Beckort, Brian Richert, Steve McKinley

Purdue Extension announces winners of 2024 Paul B. Crooks Award, Eric G. Sharvelle Award and Director’s Award

Purdue Extension recognized many outstanding individuals during its annual Professional...

Rachel McCarty accepting the Friend of Extension Award

2024 Friend of Extension awarded to Monroe County Extension board member and advocate

Purdue Extension presented Rachel Peden McCarty with the 2024 Friend of Extension award at this...