Putnam 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 Extension Putnam County
putnamces@purdue.edu
12 Central Square, Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-8411

Putnam County Staff

 Other County Extension offices

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 Enroll In 4-H Now!

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2024 Putnam County 4-H Fair Open Class

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Camp Counselors Demonstrate Leadership and Teamwork Across Differences

Indiana 4-H delivered 14 Camp Counselor Training programs addressing social and emotional development, leading a team and teamwork (communication, interpersonal, and diversity). Six programs were in counties and eight were in collaborative...

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Upcoming Putnam County & State Extension Events

Featured Stories

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Deicer’s Impact on Your Landscape

We have already had our fair share of nasty winter weather in 2025. Hopefully, the nasty winter...

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Master Gardener Volunteers
Congratulations to the Putnam County Master Gardeners!

Please join Purdue Extension in congratulating all the Purdue Extension Master Gardeners who...

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What is Extension?

Extension can play an important part in your life if you choose to let it. Some of you may not...

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Resolutions for a Farmer

The beginning of a new year typically is a time for setting resolutions. For many those...

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How Agriculture has Impacted the Holidays

The holiday season wouldn’t be the same without agriculture. When you look at holiday...

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Leaving a Lasting Legacy

A multi-state extension workshop series will offer strategies to evaluate and improve farm estate...

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