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Lawrence County

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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Program Areas

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Community Development

Health & Human Sciences

4-H Youth Development

Contact Us

Purdue Extension-Lawrence County
lawrenceces@purdue.edu
924 16th Street
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-4623

 

lawrence County Staff

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2024 Lawrence County Extension Board Annual Meeting- Lunch 'n Learn

We invite you to join us for a “Lunch and Learn” session to think about current opportunities in our community and learn a little more about what Extension does in Lawrence County.

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Community Dedication

Community Dedication

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Purdue FPAC Superintendent Brad Shelton receives Lawrence County Cattleman of the Year Award

Brad Shelton, superintendent of the Feldun Purdue Agricultural Center (FPAC), received the Lawrence County Cattleman of the Year Award at the Lawrence County Cattlemen’s Association-Indiana annual meeting.

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Get your 2023 Plat Book

Get your 2023 Plat Book

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2023 Plat Book: For Sale

Stop by our office at 924 16th Street, Bedford (South side of the square) and get your 2023 Plat Book! They make great gifts! We accept cash or check!

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Food for Health

Learn nutrition basics, how to prepare simple dishes, and sample easy homemade recipes.

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Beef Quality Assurance Trainings

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training and certification is now required for beef producers...

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Nutrition Education Program

The Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program (NEP) works to improve the nutrition and health...

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4-H Enrollment Opens October 1!

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Becoming a 4-H Volunteer

Become a 4-H Volunteer today!

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Community Connections

Community Connections

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Annual & Quarterly Reports

Check out what Purdue Extension-Lawrence county is doing in your community! Our quarterly and annual reports are jam packed with data our educators and staff have accomplished within the last year.

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Upcoming Lawrence County and State Extension Events