Washington County Resources

Purdue Extension Washington County offers education and programming in Ag/Natural Resources, Health and Human Sciences, 4-H/Youth Development, and Nutrition Education Program.

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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Purdue Washington County Extension
806 Martinsburg Rd, Ste 104
Salem, IN 47167

(812) 883-4601

Office Hours:  Monday - Friday 8am-4pm


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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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Washington County Stories

Washington County Stories

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What's Happening in Washington County

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...

2022 Posts
Farmers' Market
2023 Washington County Farmers’ Market Contract & Opening Day

The Washington County Farmers’ Market will open Saturday, May 13, 2023 in Salem, IN.

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February/March 2023 Newsletter

The February/March 2023 edition of the Purdue Extension - Washington County newsletter is now...

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Washington County Sheep Association’s “A Taste of Lamb”

The Washington County Sheep Association is hosting their annual “A Taste of Lamb”...

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Forest Management for the Private Woodland Owner Series

Purdue Extension is hosting a Forest Management for the Private Woodland Owner program series for...

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Pond Management Program

Purdue Extension – Washington County offering Pond Management Program from 6:00-8:00 pm on...

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2022-2023 Indiana Master Cattleman Program

Purdue Extension in Jackson County is the 2022-2023 host site for the Indiana Master Cattleman...

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