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

Location Address: 152 E. Columbia St.

Putnam County Staff

 Other County Extension offices

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 Enroll In 4-H Now!

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2023 Putnam County 4-H Fair Open Class

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Managing Stress: Supporting The Agricultural Workforce With New Tools

Sam Gettinger, owner of Gettinger Family Custom Meats in New Palestine and Rushville,says the stress of working in the meat packing industry finally caught up with him in 2018. He was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease after a flare up put him...

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Upcoming Putnam County & State Extension Events

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Places to Save or Invest With $1,000 or Less

Congratulations! You decided to save or invest (more) money in 2023 as a New Year's...

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Eating Right and Reducing Food Waste

People rarely talk about the foods they toss out, yet the topic of food waste is getting a lot...

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Foods to Avoid on a Heart Healthy Diet

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and with February being...

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Be Heart Smart

As the leading cause of death for all Americans, heart disease claims 600,000 lives annually....

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Making a Meal with What's on Hand

Struggling to make meals with what you have on hand? Are you wanting to make a favorite recipe,...

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Succession Planning Workshop Planned

To successfully guide a farm operation from generation to generation, farm owners and families...

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