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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 Enroll In 4-H Now!

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2024 Putnam County 4-H Fair Open Class

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Camp Counselors Demonstrate Leadership and Teamwork Across Differences

Indiana 4-H delivered 14 Camp Counselor Training programs addressing social and emotional development, leading a team and teamwork (communication, interpersonal, and diversity). Six programs were in counties and eight were in collaborative...

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Upcoming Putnam County & State Extension Events

Featured Stories

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What is Extension?

Extension can play an important part in your life if you choose to let it. Some of you may not...

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Resolutions for a Farmer

The beginning of a new year typically is a time for setting resolutions. For many those...

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How Agriculture has Impacted the Holidays

The holiday season wouldn’t be the same without agriculture. When you look at holiday...

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Flyer for Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Leaving a Lasting Legacy

A multi-state extension workshop series will offer strategies to evaluate and improve farm estate...

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Uniqueness of Trees

Just like every individual is unique, so are trees. No two trees grow at the same rate, have the...

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Fall Time Foliage

Right now, it is amazing to look outside and see all the splashes of red, yellow, orange, and...

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