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
Community Development
Contact Us
Purdue Extension Harrison County
247 Atwood Street
Corydon, IN 47112
(812)738-4236
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Harrison County Programs, Services, and Events
Are you interested in living a heart-healthy lifestyle?
Book Drive for residents of Hickory Men’s Treatment Center of Corydon
Save the Date for these important Master Gardeners events!
The Pottery Workshop invites ANY youth in grades 3-5 and will take place on March 8th from...
ALL youth in grades K-2 are invited to attend the Garden Decorating Workshop on May 10th from...
The 2023 Purdue CARET Legislative Luncheon took place on January 12, 2023.
Mini 4-H'ers are invited to attend the Ancestor Detector Workshop with Miss Mary on March 8th.
The 4-H Mini members (K-2) had a great time learning about a few things you can make with string...
Harrison Hoosiers 4-H Club had their Christmas Cookie Baking on December 13th. Everyone had a...
Congratulations to the Blue River All Stars Forestry Team of Asher Abner, Regan Kamer, Lilly...
See the changes made to the Soil Sample Testing for 2023
Congratulations to the Harrison County Forestry Team of Elizabeth Uhl, Michael Abel, Savannah...
4-Hers, Emily Stansbury, Autumn Williams, and December English learned the art of paper quilling...
On Friday, December 9th, 2022, we had a beautiful evening of etiquette and learning in Harrison...
WDYMG is a two session program designed to help consumers better understand how they spend their...
Harrison County Extension Homemakers had a successful Cookie Walk event at Historic Downtown...
Keep a lookout for pocket hearts that may be shared in our area. while you’re at it, see if...
Mini 4-H-ers who attended our Stone Soup Cooking Experience this November, learned about food...
Tuesday, November 15th, the Harrison County IEHA had their annual Holiday Workshop at the...
Our HHS Educator, Tara Beckman met with SWAG (Seniors with a Goal)
Our HHS Educator, Tara Beckman, was a part of this training in October and can ow bring A Matter
Career Day at South Central Middle/High School
Purdue Extension and Harrison County Farm Bureau took Ag Day on the road for all Lanesville and...
Harrison County Master Gardeners October installment of the Fall Guest Speaker Series was a...
On Wednesday and Thursday, October 5th and 6th over 400 third grade students in Harrison County...
October 5th and 6th, third graders from across Harrison County were invited to the Harrison...
Thank you so much to the Barks Family for bringing their cow, Baby Girl to Ag Day at the Harrison...
Come join us the 3rd Thursday of each month, August - December for our expert guest speaker...