Putnam 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 Extension Putnam County
putnamces@purdue.edu
12 Central Square, Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-8411

Putnam County Staff

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2026 Putnam County 4-H Fair Open Class

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National AgrAbility Project celebrates 35 years, Forbes’ Accessibility 200 recognition

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) AgrAbility program, led by the National AgrAbility Project and housed at Purdue University’s Breaking New Ground Resource Center in the Department of Agricultural...

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Upcoming Putnam County & State Extension Events

Featured Stories

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Crabgrass Control

Crabgrass is probably one of the most hated weeds around Indiana. It is a summer annual weed that...

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A Practical Overview of Farm Insurance Essentials

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Getting Started Gardening

The amount of daylight we are experiencing is increasing every day, possibly increasing your urge...

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“Exploring 4-H” for Grade 2 Kicks off in February

Eligibility in the regular 4-H program necessitates one must be in Grades 3 through 12 as of...

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Tips for Healthier Backyard Fruit Trees

February and March are great times to prune your fruit trees. With the leaves off, it’s...

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Empowering Indiana Farmers: Grain Market Navigator Program Launches February 2026

Indiana farmers seeking to strengthen their grain marketing strategies during uncertain economic...

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