Lake 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 Lake County Extension
brow1188@purdue.edu
2293 N Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 755-3240


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Purdue reminds agricultural employers of their responsibilities when hiring youth workers

Harvest is a busy time of the year for Indiana farmers. Recent injury incidents involving youth and inexperienced workers highlight the potentially hazardous events that can be paired with the season.

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Featured Stories

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Community Development

The mission of Purdue Extension Community Development is to strengthen the capacity of local...

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A Matter of Balance

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF...

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Get WalkIN'

Walking is a popular form of physical activity - and good for your health! Are you looking to...

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4-H Youth Development

4-H began over 100 years ago, and has since grown into the largest youth development program in...

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Preserve It Now...Enjoy It Later - Lake County

Join Purdue Extension Master Home Food Preservation instructors to learn the basics of boiling...

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Become a Purdue Extension Master Gardener Volunteer

The Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program is an integral part of the Purdue University...

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