Whitley 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 - Whitley County
whitleyces@purdue.edu
524 Branch Court
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-7615

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Monday-Friday

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Program to Help Farm Managers and Small Business Owners Become an ‘Employer of Choice’

Program to Help Farm Managers and Small Business Owners Become an ‘Employer of Choice’

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Program to Help Farm Managers and Small Business Owners Become an ‘Employer of Choice’

In addition to the daily responsibilities of keeping an agricultural operation or small business running, managers also have to become human resource specialists in their quest to find and retain the best employees.

More information and registration instructions
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Upcoming Whitley County and State Extension Events

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Agriculture is Important to Everyone

National Ag Day is March 19, and I thought it important to offer a few thoughts about the ways...

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Learn Best Practices at Pond & Fish Management Workshop

Learn how to get the best out of your fishing pond at Purdue Extension’s Pond & Fish...

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Do You Get Crabby About Crabgrass?

If you’ve dealt with crabgrass in your lawn before, your answer might be a resounding...

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Identifying and Choosing Evergreen Trees

Let’s cover some basic conifer identification and some principles of selection for your...

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Produce Safety Alliance Training March 19 in Goshen

If you grow fruits and vegetables for sale, you should consider attending the Produce Safety...

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Tree-of-Heaven Not So Heavenly

Purdue Extension has released a new comprehensive publication on tree-of-heaven, authored by...

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