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 Extension Johnson County
johnsonces@purdue.edu
484 N Morton Street
Franklin, IN 46131
We are open 8 am to 4:30 pm ET
(317) 736-3724
Complete updated Johnson County 4-H Handbook are available by the end of January each year.
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Johnson County Extension Homemakers
Johnson County Fair July 13-19, 2025
2024 FAIR OPEN CLASS INFORMATION (2025 Information will be updated by May 1, 2025)
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 after May 1.
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Upcoming Johnson County and State Extension Events
Featured Story
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Corn is an important part of our daily lives; it literally fuels us, as a food and when turned into ethanol. The grain is essential to Indiana’s economy, ranking fifth in production.
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