Harrison 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. Purdue Extension focuses on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Community Development, Health and Human Sciences, 4H Youth Development.
Our educators are here to help you find answers and understanding related to these program areas. You can contact us with questions Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm by phone, email, or just stop by our office at 247 Atwood Street in Corydon. Our office also offers many services, programs, and educational opportunities, as well as partnerships with community organizations.
Educational Opportunities Include:
- Soil Sample Analysis
- Harrison County Extension Homemakers
- Plant and Insect ID
- Community Wellness/SNAP Ed
- 4-H Minis (Grades K-2)
- 4-H Membership (Grades 3-12)
- ServeSafe Food Handler and Manager Certification
- Harrison County Master Gardeners
- Health, Family, and Nutrition Education
- Native Habitat Alliance
- Pressure Canner Testing
- Plant Pest and Disease Diagnostic
- Ag Day
- Conflict Management Training
- Harrison County Cattleman's Association
- Money Management
- Pesticide Applicator Certification
- Dining With Diabetes Classes
- Master Gardener Workshops, Plants Sales, Guest Speakers
What is Purdue Extension?
By clicking the button below, you can view a brief overview of Purdue Extension, what we do for the citizens of Indiana, and how we are Indiana's educational partner for life.
Explore Our Program Areas
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Contact Us
Purdue Extension Harrison County
247 Atwood Street
Corydon, IN 47112
(812)738-4236
For Questions Related to:
Agriculture and Natural Resources:
Ariel Camm-Wilson: camm@purdue.edu
Health & Human Sciences and Community Development:
Tara Beckman: tdbeckma@purdue.edu
4-H and Youth Development:
Anna Denny: denny4@purdue.edu
We Value Your Input!
We Value Your Input!
Each and every day we strive to identify and meet the needs and interests of our community. Giving your input here, we appreciate you and the insight you provide so that we continue to carry out Purdue Extension's mission and strive to be...
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Purdue Extension Calendar
Please view the Extension Calendar for upcoming events at a glance. You can click on any underlined events to view the available flyer!
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This Month's Challenge Kit
The April Challenge Kit is now available! Create seed bombs with clay and wildflower seeds to help feed the pollinators.
Read MoreWhat is a Challenge Kit?
Our monthly challenge kits provide instructions and most materials to do a DIY educational project or two on your own. The kits are geared towards ALL Harrison County community members, and focus on Extension education areas.
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Harrison County Extension Board
Harrison County Extension Board
County Extension Boards have the responsibility to guide the overall local Extension program, including 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Community Development, and Health and Human Sciences. Click below to learn more!
Learn MoreHarrison County Extension: Educational Program Areas
Check out Health and Human Sciences events here!
Check out Agriculture and Natural Resources events here!
Check out 4-H events here!
Quarterly Report Newsletter
Quarterly Report Newsletter
The Quarterly Newsletter is a summary of what each of our educators have accomplished in the past quarter to be Indiana's educational partner for life!
Read ReportExtension Resources
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Our after-school enrichment programs are a fun and beneficial way for our educators to teach fun...
The Master Gardener Program is an integral part of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension...
Our HHS educator offers a variety of programs that can help you manage your finances.
We offer a variety of fun and educational workshops to youth in grades K-2, call the office to...
Learn many things about horses and ponies in various programs!
From soil testing to hay nutrition and more, there are several agriculture resources for you!
We offer a variety of fun and educational workshops to youth in grades 3-12, call the office to...
There are several programs offered by our HHS educator to maintain wellness in many ways
Visit the Purdue Extension Harrison County ANR page for more information about the Harrison...
Learn skills from our HHS educator to strengthen the capacity of local leaders, residents,...
Career Development Events (CDE) are educational events that cover a variety of topics for youth
