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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2025 Putnam County 4-H Fair Open Class

Featured Story

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Two people walk through a weed research plot
Weed Science Field Day offers research tour, info sessions, networking

Purdue University’s Department of Botany and Plant Pathology will host Weed Science Field Day on June 26 at the Throckmorton Purdue Agricultural Center (TPAC).

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Upcoming Putnam County & State Extension Events

Featured Stories

landscape
Landscaping Around a Septic System

Having a septic system is a necessity and can be unsightly with aboveground pipes, risers,...

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pond
Common Pond Issues

During the summer, Purdue Extension handles a lot of issues that landowners face. These issues...

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Poison hemlock plant
Be On The Lookout for Poison Hemlock

Poison hemlock is continuing to show its invasive nature throughout Putnam County and Indiana. ...

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rain
Stormwater

Over the last few weeks, we have seen a fair amount of precipitation. That precipitation has...

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lawn with trees
Crabgrass Control

Crabgrass is probably one of the most hated weeds around Indiana. It is a summer annual weed that...

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chickens
Avian Influenza

If you have been to the grocery store, you have seen the impact of avian influenza in the form of...

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