Lake County Resources
What We Do
Our team connects Lake County residents to world-class Purdue University research and a nationwide network of experts in agriculture, community, environment, family, food, and youth.
We deliver educational programs and resources in Agriculture and Natural Resources, promoting sustainable practices; Health and Human Sciences, enhancing well-being; Community Development, fostering economic growth; and 4-H Youth Development, empowering the next generation.
Contact Us
Purdue Lake County Extension
lakeces@purdue.edu
2293 N Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 755-3240
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Featured Stories
Purdue Extension has a long-standing commitment to providing safe, research based home food...
As more Indiana residents move to cities and suburbs, they have found ways to stay connected to...
Purdue Extension-Lake County is offering Alzheimer's Awareness Programs throughout Lake...
Northwest Indiana youth in grades 3–12 are invited to explore the exciting world of urban...
Extension educator Heidi Potter has learned that flying drones is easy when you have the right...
Lake County 4-H member Michelle Neacsu recently earned statewide recognition for her creativity...
Featured Story
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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 Kretzmeier, she’s likely caring for livestock in her sheep barn, encouraging 4-H'ers putting finishing touches on their projects, or watching over...
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