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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2024 Putnam County 4-H Fair Open Class

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Annual Field Days at Purdue Agricultural Centers Lead to Financial Improvements from Adoption of Recommended Practices

There are 56,800 farming operations in Indiana, and 97% of Indiana’s farms are family-owned. Of Indiana’s roughly 23.3 million acres, 84% are farms, forests and woodland. Corn ($3.16 billion) and soybeans ($2.84 billion) account for...

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Preparing for Future Disasters

Throughout life there are many different situations that an individual can experience while at...

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Master Gardeners Offer Free Seeds

It’s spring, and a gardener’s fancy turns to thoughts of plants and soil and sunshine...

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Foods to Improve Your Skin Health

Remember that old saying, "you are what you eat" which is the basis of good skin...

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Gear up for Gardening

Research shows that cultivating plants is beneficial for us. Gardening has been associated with...

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Join in the Fight Against Invasive Plants

Do you know what an invasive species is? It is a plant or organism that is not native to our...

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Removing Odors from Refrigerators and Freezers

Refrigerators and freezers are two of the most important pieces of equipment in the kitchen for...

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