About Marion County Extension

We provide relevant and research-based educational services to Marion County residents and organizations who share our passion for building young leaders, creating strong families and healthy communities, developing profitable businesses and trusted employees, and growing a vibrant natural environment.

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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. Our areas of focus are:

Agriculture & Natural Resources
Community Development
Health & Human Sciences
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Purdue Extension Marion County serves all areas of Indianapolis and Marion County.  This includes the over 900,000 residents who live in the 396 square miles of the consolidated city/county. 

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Capital Comments
Balances Cover Shortfalls in Indiana’s State Budget

In fiscal 2024, revenues were 1.4 percent higher than in 2023. That’s much slower growth...

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Building Better Boards

Purdue Extension - White County offers Building Better Boards program.

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people walking on the street at the Indiana State Fair
Purdue Extension to present engaging art and nature demonstrations at Indiana State Fair

The Indiana State Fair kicks off Aug. 2 and highlights the theme “The Art & Nature of...

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Farm Tour and Low Tunnel Build

Purdue Extension Offers a Farm Tour and Low Tunnel Build

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Tanya Hall, Purdue University Extension community development regional educator, was selected as the north central region content coordinator with the AgriProspects Workforce Development Network.
Purdue Extension leads workforce development project with AgriProspects network

Tanya Hall, Purdue University Extension community development regional educator, has been...

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