Fayette County

Purdue Extension

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We at the Fayette County Purdue Extension are here bringing you scientifically based research, local programming and educational resources. The Purdue Extension focuses on: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Human and Health Sciences, Economic and Community Development and 4-H Youth Development. Check back for more information about county programming as we work to update our new website!

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Purdue Fayette County Extension
smmccurd@purdue.edu

401 N Central Ave
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 825-8502

County offices

Fayette County Staff

Fayette County Department Links

4-H Youth Development

Ag & Natural Resources

Health & Human Science

NEP & Community Development

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Upcoming Fayette County Extension Events

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Extension Happenings

J. Long 2nd Street Memorial Park

The J. Long 2nd Street Memorial Park is a collaboration with Purdue University, Fayette County Purdue Extension, Discover Connersville, Fayette County Community Voices and Connersville Parks & Recreation has been in the works since 2017.

Featured Story

Extension specialist, Wenjing Huan works with a farmer in a strawberry field.

Berry breakthroughs: Purdue Extension provides support for Indiana’s strawberry producers

With fresh, flavorful strawberries in high demand across Indiana so are Purdue Extension specialists. Through research and hands-on guidance, Extension specialists, like Wenjing Guan, a horticulture and landscape architecture clinical engagement...

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has put out a message for those who hunt!

"Hunters –

Help feed the hungry by donating harvested deer this season. After harvesting a deer, drop off your field dressed deer to a participating processor, who will distribute venison burger to Indiana food banks. The processing fees are funded through the Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund. In 2020, more than 20,000 pounds of venison were donated.

Find a participating processor near you at sbf.IN.gov. "

Featured Stories

Berry breakthroughs: Purdue Extension provides support for Indiana’s strawberry producers

With fresh, flavorful strawberries in high demand across Indiana so are Purdue Extension...

A man transfers from an assistive seat lift on a tractor into a wheelchair

National AgrAbility Project celebrates 35 years, Forbes’ Accessibility 200 recognition

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) AgrAbility...

Urban Farming Expanding in Indiana

Many Northwest Indiana residents have very little connection to farming. Purdue Extension-Lake...

Cool, Wet Spring Favors Common Tree Disease

Cool, wet springs in recent years have contributed to the prevalence of a common tree disease...

More than community gardens: How urban farming is expanding in Indiana

As more Indiana residents move to cities and suburbs, they have found ways to stay connected to...

If Plants Could Talk, These Should Say, “Don’t Touch Me!”

Many of us love nature and walking through the woods or other natural areas. But what potential...