Allen County Resources

What We Do

The educators are eager to help you find answers and understanding related to health and human sciences, agriculture, horticulture, 4-H youth development, community development, and much more. The best way to contact us is by phone, email, or just stop in during business hours.
Our office also offers many services and educational opportunities throughout the year. Some of our services have a fee.

Examples of our FREE services:
  • Dawn to dusk access to the Display Gardens of Allen County
  • Master Gardener Hotline for horticulture questions
  • Electronic publications
Those with fees are as follows (cash or check only):
  • Drop-off diagnostic service: $5.00
  • Basic soil sample analysis: $20.00
  • 4-H Membership (Grades 3-12): $15.00
  • 4-H Membership (Grades K-2): FREE
  • Printed publications/copies: $0.25/page
  • Workshops: varies, contact for information

 

Submitting Garden Questions

Allen County 4-H Information

Soil Testing Information

 Display Gardens of Allen County

Contact Us

Purdue Allen County Extension Office
allences@purdue.edu
4001 Crescent Avenue
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 481-6826

Lawn & Garden Questions Email: mghotline@gmail.com or call  260-481-6425

 

County offices

Allen County Staff

EXTENSION BOARD

Johnnie Mae Farm

Allen County Featured Stories

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Grow Microgreens at Home

In The Skinny on Microgreens – Part 1, we explored the importance and benefits of the...

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Feeding the Birds in Our Landscape

Winter weather is for the birds! All puns aside, for those of us who love the outdoors, winter...

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The Skinny on Microgreens Part 1

Growing microgreens is on-trend these days and an important crop at a time when food prices are...

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Purdue Extension.
Grow with Purdue Extension's programs in Allen County

Give yourself or someone you know the gift of education Upcoming Educational Programs in...

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Allen County 4-H Livestock Auction

Who Can Bid/Buy? Any business or family can participate in the Auction by registering and...

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ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Training & Exam

ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Training & Exam

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February 1, 2022

Grow Microgreens at Home

January 1, 2022

Feeding the Birds in Our Landscape

January 1, 2022

The Skinny on Microgreens Part 1

December 20, 2021

Grow with Purdue Extension's programs in Allen County
News Articles

Upcoming Allen County and State Extension Events

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State Extension Featured Story

State Extension Featured Story

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Indiana Forage Council hosts Inaugural Hoosier Hay Contest

The Indiana Forage Council (IFC), with assistance from Purdue Extension and SureTech Laboratories, is hosting a contest for Indiana producers who will harvest forage for hay or baleage within the state for the 2022 hay season. 

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