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


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Featured Story

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The residents of Chain O'Lakes Community Re-Entry Center
Rehabilitation through cultivation—from incarceration to Master Gardeners

When he thinks of his childhood, Jacobo Mora recalls rows of fruit trees and colorful squash at Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard in Goshen, Indiana. Mora worked and saved up as young man to buy a house with three apple trees in the backyard, hoping...

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Upcoming Washington County and State Extension Events

Washington County Stories

Washington County Stories

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What's Happening in Washington County

When he thinks of his childhood, Jacobo Mora recalls rows of fruit trees and colorful squash at Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard in Goshen, Indiana. Mora worked and saved up as young man to buy a house with three apple trees in the backyard, hoping...

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Forestry Field Day

The Washington County Conservation Partnership is hosting a Forestry Field Day on Saturday, March...

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4-H Area 2 Performing Arts Festival

JOIN US FOR AN ENTERTAINING EVENING AS 4-H'ERS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTIES IN THE AREA SHOWCASE...

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February/March 2024 Newsletter

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Goat Milk Caramel Making Program

The Washington County Goat Association and Purdue Extension – Washington are hosting a Goat...

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Washington County Sheep Association’s “A Taste of Lamb”

The Washington County Sheep Association is hosting their annual “A Taste of Lamb”...

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2023 Plat Books Available

2023 Washington County plat books are now available for purchase.

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