Welcome to Johnson County

What We Do

We improve lives and livelihoods by delivering tested and trusted educational resources. Our focus is on providing educational programming and resources in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Human and Health Sciences, Economic and Community Development and 4-H Youth Development.  We work with various partners, agencies, schools and community programs to make Johnson County the place we call home.

Program Areas

Johnson County Agriculture & Natural Resources
Community Development
Johnson County Health & Human Sciences
Johnson County 4-H

Contact Us

Purdue Extension Johnson County
johnsonces@purdue.edu
484 N Morton Street
Franklin, IN 46131

We are open 8 am to 4:30 pm ET
Monday - Friday

(317) 736-3724


Johnson County Staff

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

Give Now

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

Give Now

 Complete updated Johnson County 4-H Handbook are available by the end of January each year.

 

Johnson County Extension Homemakers

Save the Date:  Johnson County Fair July 19-25, 2026

2026 FAIR OPEN CLASS INFORMATION  
Any Johnson County resident may enter exhibits into the Open Class at the fair.  Paper copies of the open class book may be picked up at our office after May 1.  Please call our office at 317-736-3724 if you have questions.

Upcoming Johnson County and State Extension Events

Featured Story

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Youth learn about science and technology from a Purdue Extension educator, teaching them about drones.
UAV trainings take careers, learning to new heights

Extension educator Heidi Potter has learned that flying drones is easy when you have the right training. Potter is now one of many educators who lead UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) programs for farmers, youth and local companies interested in...

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