Welcome to Johnson County

What We Do

We improve lives and livelihoods by delivering tested and trusted educational resources. Our focus is on providing educational programming and resources in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Human and Health Sciences, Economic and Community Development and 4-H Youth Development.  We work with various partners, agencies, schools and community programs to make Johnson County the place we call home.

Program Areas

Johnson County Agriculture & Natural Resources
Community Development
Johnson County Health & Human Sciences
Johnson County 4-H

Contact Us

Purdue Extension Johnson County
johnsonces@purdue.edu
484 N Morton Street
Franklin, IN 46131

We are open 8 am to 4:30 pm ET
Monday - Friday

(317) 736-3724


Johnson County Staff

 Complete updated Johnson County 4-H Handbook are available by the end of January each year.

 

Johnson County Extension Homemakers

Save the Date:  Johnson County Fair July 19-25, 2026

2026 FAIR OPEN CLASS INFORMATION  
Any Johnson County resident may enter exhibits into the Open Class at the fair.  Paper copies of the open class book may be picked up at our office after May 1.  Please call our office at 317-736-3724 if you have questions.

Upcoming Johnson County and State Extension Events

Featured Story

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A man on a raised tractor seat high-fives a woman seated on a raised seat attached to a pick-up truck.
Expo on Feb. 17 showcases assistive technology for agriculture

Assistive technologies are critical for the success of farmers with disabilities and other functional limitations. As the average age of farmers increases, more producers can benefit from these tools. However, many people are unaware of the...

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