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We at the Fayette County Purdue Extension are here bringing you scientifically based research, local programming and educational resources. The Purdue Extension focuses on: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Human and Health Sciences, Economic and Community Development and 4-H Youth Development. Check back for more information about county programming as we work to update our new website!
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smmccurd@purdue.edu
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 825-8502
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Upcoming Fayette County Extension Events
Extension Happenings
Extension Happenings
The J. Long 2nd Street Memorial Park is a collaboration with Purdue University, Fayette County Purdue Extension, Discover Connersville, Fayette County Community Voices and Connersville Parks & Recreation has been in the works since 2017.
Featured Story
Featured Story
Tom Clements walked into Porter County Aging and Community Services looking for a tutor to help him with his phone and computer. The 81-year-old walked out with information about an upcoming Purdue Extension Digital Skills Lessons class only three...
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Featured Stories
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![4-H volunteer Kristi Kretzmeier, left, stands with her husband, two daughters, two 4-H youth, and a show sheep. One youth, Kyle Albertson, sits in a motorized wheelchair, and his sheep is held in place[MCM1.1] by a specialized wheelchair attachment.](https://extension.purdue.edu/news/2026/08/_media/4-h-volunteers_mobile-square.jpg)
Summer days are for 4-H in the Kretzmeier household. If you’re looking for Kristi...