We invite you to read our 2024 Annual Impact Report to learn about some of the significant activities that Purdue Extension has led during this past year.
We feature some of our most well-known programs, such as Master Gardener, as well as such up-and-coming ventures as Purdue on the Farm. In every story, what you discover and see in action is Extension’s profound commitment to providing diverse opportunities and ongoing support to all Indiana residents and to contributing to our state’s continued growth and stability.
Purdue’s College of Agriculture is committed to ensuring that Purdue Extension continues to make these crucial, at times even life-changing, contributions by looking to the future with determination and clarity about changes and growth that need to happen. To accomplish this goal, the Future of Extension Task Force met throughout the past year, conducted an expansive survey that garnered almost 3,000 responses, and then submitted a report to College of Agriculture leadership in late August.
Since that time, we have been sharing a summary of the report and consulting with supporters, volunteers, public officials and staff members and leaders throughout the university, conducting an additional review of Extension operations on the West Lafayette campus, and beginning the implementation of several of the report’s recommendations.
Major changes will need to be made to plan for and secure the future of Extension. Our commitment to Indiana, our fellow residents and Extension staff members remains our guiding priority. Thank you for your support of Purdue Extension.
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