Washington County Resources

Purdue Extension Washington County offers education and programming in Ag/Natural Resources, Health and Human Sciences, 4-H/Youth Development, and Nutrition Education Program.

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 Washington County Extension
806 Martinsburg Rd, Ste 104
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4601

Office Hours:  Monday - Friday 8am-4pm


County offices

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Purdue field day will help small-scale farmers learn and connect

The Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day on July 23, co-hosted by the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and the Purdue Student Farm, will offer hands-on demonstrations and presentations for small farm operators and urban growers.

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Washington County Stories

Washington County Stories

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April-May 2026 Newsletter

The April-May 2026 edition of the Purdue Extension-Washington County newsletter is now available.

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See What Ag Gives Washington County
2026 Ag. Hall of Fame Nominations Now Being Accepted

The Washington County SWAG (See What Ag. Gives) Team is accepting nominations for the 2026 Ag. Hall of Fame Award through Friday, May 1.

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2026 Ag. Hall of Fame Award Announcement

Join the SWAG Team on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm at the Washington County Fair for the Ag. Hall of Fame program, dinner, and award announcement.

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Spend Spring Break With 4-H

Programs available for 4-H members during spring break.

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