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

 Other County Extension offices

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2024 Putnam County 4-H Fair Open Class

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$1.5M USDA NIFA grant will help Purdue researcher identify community-based food waste solutions

The Purdue University College of Agriculture’s Department of Agricultural Economics has received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The grant will fund a research...

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Making Cool 4th of July Memories

The middle of the summer brings the 4th of July and lots of family fun! It's the time we...

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Solving Plant Problems

Too much rain, extended cold temperatures in late spring/summer, a sneaky insect pest, a plant...

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Add Flavor with Herbs and Spices

Herbs and spices add fabulous flavor and color to food without adding salt, fat or sugar. Cooking...

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Overcoming Farm Stress

Everyone faces stress at difference levels throughout their lifetime. The Purdue Farm Stress Team...

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Plan Ahead for Home Canning this Summer

If you are just now thinking about joining the trend in our communities to can food this summer,...

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Preparing for Future Disasters

Throughout life there are many different situations that an individual can experience while at...

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