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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Capital Comments
Are Higher Tariffs Causing Inflation?

First, are tariffs higher? It’s been hard to follow the many impositions, cancellations, negotiations and pauses in tariff policy. But one way to measure tariffs is “customs duties,” which is the revenue the government collects...

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Upcoming Putnam County & State Extension Events

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Forestry Field Day Coming Up

Interested in learning more about forest management? If so, please consider signing up for the...

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Being Hopeful For a Bountiful Tomato Harvest

If you are like me, you have been patiently waiting for that first juicy tomato from your garden....

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Garden Produce

Hopefully you are starting to harvest some wonderful vegetables from your garden. If you are...

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Field Crop Update

Bi-weekly Purdue Extension hosts a Field Crop Update for Extension Educators and Specialists....

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Gardening Woes

Excess moisture and cold temperatures in late spring/summer, a sneaky insect pest, a plant...

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Dealing with Bites

Over the last couple of weeks, several individuals have expressed frustrations over insect bites...

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