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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2025 Putnam County 4-H Fair Open Class

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Lori Bouslog, Daniel Quinn, and Cindy Hoye
Purdue Extension announces winners of 2025 Paul B. Crooks Award, Eric G. Sharvelle Award and Director’s Award

Purdue Extension recognized many outstanding individuals during its annual Professional Development Conference. On Dec. 5, Purdue Extension announced three award winners who showed a dedication to Extension and its history of excellence: the 2025...

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Upcoming Putnam County & State Extension Events

Featured Stories

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Selecting a Fresh Christmas Tree

Setting up an artificial tree for Christmas is nice and may give you the perfect tree shape, but...

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Code Red: A Contingency Planning Tool

Imagine your family farm, small business, or family. There is probably one individual who is the...

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Virtual Workshop Series to Cover Tax Basics, Strategies for Farmers

Cultivating Clarity: Understanding Farm Taxes is an upcoming virtual workshop series to teach the...

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Program to Assist Ag Producers with Farm Finances

Are you ready to take control of your farm’s financial future? Know Your Numbers, Know Your...

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Seasonal Flowers

Throughout the year, we experience four seasons due to the tilt of the Earth’s axis, its...

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Wild Wonders: Learning Outside the Classroom

In September, students from Cloverdale Middle School, North Putnam Middle School, and South...

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