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
4-H

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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. 

Upcoming Marion County Events

Featured Stories

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Something is Making Holes in My Tree

Occasionally, homeowners will notice small holes in the trunks of landscape trees. This may not...

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Perry County May/June Extension Newsletter

May/June 2025 Edition of the Purdue Extension - Perry County Newsletter including the 4-H, ANR,...

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Posey County 4-H Program -Find all of the 4-H info you are looking for here!!

2024-2025 4-H Enrollment OPENS October 1st 2024, visit www.v2.4honline.com to enroll!

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Southwest Indiana Homesteading Conference Helps Local Producers Improve, Diversify Farm Operations

Purdue Extension will offer the Southwest Indiana Homesteading Conference to help current,...

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Community leaders can learn about wind, solar energy during R-STEP workshops and bus tours

March 4 marked the first renewable energy regional workshop and bus tour hosted by the Center for...

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Washington County Open Goat Show is June 7, 2025

Anyone interested in showing goats is invited to the Washington County Open Goat Show on...

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