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. 

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Adult Mental Health
Jackson/Knox County Mental Health First Aid, June 11, 2025

Purdue Extension Jackson/Knox County is presenting Adult Mental Health First Aid on June 11, 2025...

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Plan for Aquatic Weed Control Now!

If you have concerns about aquatic weeds in your pond or lake or along a shoreline during the...

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Purdue Extension will host virtual Farmers Market Certificate program in April

Purdue Extension will offer the virtual Farmers Market Certificate program over four sessions in...

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Plan and Enjoy Your Garden

Recent warmer weather has brought about the familiar spring itch for gardeners to get started...

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March 2025 Newsletter

Purdue Extension LaGrange Newsletter

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Park Scavenger Hunt

Need spring break plans? Spring into Rushville parks! Complete this park scavenger hunt, and...

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