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
Contact Us
Purdue Johnson County Extension
johnsonces@purdue.edu
484 N Morton Street
Franklin, IN 46131
We are open 8 am to 4:30 pm ET
(317) 736-3724
2023-24 Johnson County 4-H Rule Changes
Complete updated Johnson County 4-H Handbook will be available by the end of January.
Johnson County Extension Homemakers
Current Job Opening Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Educator (As of 10/12/2023). Visit the link below if interested in applying or for more details.
2024 FAIR OPEN CLASS INFORMATION
Any Johnson County resident may enter exhibits into the Open Class at the fair. Each May we publish the updated Open Class Fair Book for all the details or call our office at 317-736-3724. Paper copies may be picked up at our office.
Johnson County Fair July 14-20, 2024
Upcoming Johnson County and State Extension Events
Featured Stories
Johnson County Indiana 4-H Rule Changes 2023-24
Purdue Extension Johnson County is celebrating 100 years of the 4-H program in 2024. Special...
Purdue Extension Johnson County Mini 4-H Enrollment and Projects
Fair Entry is now open for Johnson County 4-H Members and Mini 4-H Members to enter their...
Purdue Extension Johnson County 4-H Handbook 2023 guidelines calendar projects clubs
Start a Community-based Garden With Purdue Extension, from improving access to fruits and...
Featured Story
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Strong climatic signals for this winter, associated with what could become a “super El Nino,” show Indiana predicted to be warmer and drier than normal. The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) places the entire state into this designation,...
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