Jay 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. The Purdue Extension focuses on: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Human and Health Sciences, Economic and Community Development and 4-H Youth.
Contact Us
Purdue Jay County Extension
jkerrig@purdue.edu
126 N Meridian Street
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-4707
Upcoming Local Programs
4-H/ Youth Development
- Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care June 3 10:00 am, June 3 2:00 pm, June 5 9:00 am at Bob Schmit Memorial Exhibition Hall
- Youth must have completed either the Indiana 4-H Quality Care or YQCA by June 10. If completing YQCA, proof of completion must be submitted.
- Electrical Skills Workshop June 12 from 9:00-11:00 am at Jay County REMC
- RSVP by June 6 by calling 260-726-2025
Ag & Natural Resources:
- The Homeowner's Guide to Healthy Woods May 5, 19, June 2 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in Portland
- Plant & Paint Workshop June 16 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Pennville Community Center
- Jay County 4-H Livestock Workshops
- Dairy Beef Workshop June 21 noon (following set-up)
- Rabbit Workshop June 22 noon (barn set up)
- Swine Workshop June 22 1:00 pm (after barn set-up)
- Upcycling Workshop: Giving Items New Life June 23 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Pennville Community Center
Health & Human Sciences:
- A Matter of Balance TBD at West Jay Community Center
Upcoming Jay County and State Extension Events
CALL OUR OFFICE TO REGISTER AND FOR MORE INFO! (260) 726-4707
CALL OUR OFFICE TO REGISTER AND FOR MORE INFO! (260) 726-4707