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


County offices

Jay County Staff

Upcoming Local Programs

4-H/ Youth Development
  • Clever Cooks, Young Foodies May 10 from 1:00-3:00 pm in Portland
Ag & Natural Resources:
  • Composting 101: Turning Waste into Wonder April 22 @ 6:00 pm in Portland
  • Get Growing! Program Series May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 6:00-7:30 pm in Pennville
    • Pennville Community Garden Planting May 15 from 7:30-8:30 pm
  • The Homeowner's Guide to Healthy Woods May 5, 19, June 2 from 6:00-7:00 pm in Portland
Health & Human Sciences:
  • Air Fryer Academy April 21, 28, May 12, 19 in Pennville

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