Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Extension
kbachman@purdue.edu
3767 W SR 256
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-8919

Jefferson County Staff

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Shelly Powell, the 2025 recipient of the Friend of Extension award
2025 Friend of Extension award winner improves Tipton County through volunteering, creating connections

Purdue Extension presented Shelly Powell from the Tipton County Public Library with the 2025 Friend of Extension award at this year’s Purdue Extension Professional Development Conference, which took place virtually Dec. 3 and 5.

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Jefferson County Agriculture and Natural Resources

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