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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2025 Putnam County 4-H Fair Open Class

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Purdue Extension workshop offers strategies to future-proof farms

Purdue Extension invites Indiana farmers and agricultural families to attend Farm Shield: Protecting Your Legacy From Life’s Uncertainties. Farm Shield offers practical tools and expert insights for navigating the complex challenges of...

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Upcoming Putnam County & State Extension Events

Featured Stories

Farm Scene
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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Safety First, Avoid the Worst

Fall harvest can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture...

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Almost Time for Fall Time Fruits

There are many things that make fall time in Indiana great. One of those things is the drastic...

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Farmland Values & Cash Rent

Throughout the year, many individuals ask what the “going rate” is for farmland...

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