Shelby 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.

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Contact Us

Purdue Extension Shelby County 
shelbyces@purdue.edu
20 W. Polk St., Suite 201
Shelbyville, IN 46176

(317) 392-6460

2026 4-H Handbook

2026 MINI 4-H HANDBOOK

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Donate today to support Shelby County Extension and 4-H programs in our community.

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SHELBY COUNTY 4-H

Join the fun, make new friends, and discover your passions through hands-on projects and unforgettable experiences. Whether you love animals, arts, science, or leadership — there’s a place for YOU in 4-H!

Don’t miss out — enroll today and be part of something amazing!

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Featured Story

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 A combine harvests corn grown near solar panels.
Indiana Land Use Summit will share resources about agrivoltaics, renewable energy

Purdue Extension and the Purdue Institute for a Sustainable Future invite local government employees, plan commission members and conservation agencies to attend the 2026 Indiana Land Use Summit on Aug. 27. This year’s event will focus on...

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