Providing resources to Johnson County for over 100 years.
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.
2025 Johnson County 4-H Handbook
Johnson County Extension Homemakers
Johnson County Fair July 13-19, 2025
2025 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.
Open Class Scott Hall Exhibitors may pick up Exhibitor Number, Entry Cards and Entry Tags at the extension office from May 1 - July 10 during office hours.
Open Class Fitzpatrick Hall Exhibitors will pick up Entry Tags when they bring exhibits.
2025-JOHNSON-COUNTY-FAIR-OPEN-CLASS-BOOK
Upcoming Johnson County and State Extension Events
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