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

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2026 Putnam County 4-H Fair Open Class

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Indiana Land Use Summit will share resources about agrivoltaics, renewable energy

Purdue Extension and the Purdue Institute for a Sustainable Future invite local government employees, plan commission members and conservation agencies to attend the 2026 Indiana Land Use Summit on Aug. 27. This year’s event will focus on...

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Upcoming Putnam County & State Extension Events

Featured Stories

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Crabgrass Control

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“Exploring 4-H” for Grade 2 Kicks off in February

Eligibility in the regular 4-H program necessitates one must be in Grades 3 through 12 as of...

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Tips for Healthier Backyard Fruit Trees

February and March are great times to prune your fruit trees. With the leaves off, it’s...

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Empowering Indiana Farmers: Grain Market Navigator Program Launches February 2026

Indiana farmers seeking to strengthen their grain marketing strategies during uncertain economic...

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