Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Extension
kbachman@purdue.edu
3767 W SR 256
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-8919

Jefferson County Staff

Jefferson County Program Areas

 Jefferson County 4-H

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Health and Human Sciences

 

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Managing Stress: Supporting The Agricultural Workforce With New Tools

Sam Gettinger, owner of Gettinger Family Custom Meats in New Palestine and Rushville,says the stress of working in the meat packing industry finally caught up with him in 2018. He was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease after a flare up put him...

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Upcoming Jefferson County and State Extension Events

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August 2021 Purdue Extension Jefferson County Newsletter

Check out the latest news from Purdue Extension Jefferson County here!

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July 2021 Newsletter

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May 2021 Newsletter

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2021 SEI 4-H Camp Application for Jefferson County

The annual SEI 4-H Camp will take place this year with safety modifications. An additional waiver...

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April 2021 Newsletter

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March 2021 Newsletter

The March Newsletter is now available! March Gardening Calendar, Beef and Livestock Tagging...

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