Who We Are

Purdue CARET is a volunteer group of Indiana residents that believes in the power of research and education from the Purdue University College of Agriculture and the Purdue Extension mission to translate research into practical, effective, local programs for people across our state. Most of all, Purdue CARET is a mighty advocate. We promote Purdue Agriculture’s significance and strength to county officials, state legislators, members of Congress, and other decision-makers.

Purdue CARET is the Purdue University branch of the national CARET organization. The purpose of Purdue CARET is to provide a means for Indiana citizens to have input into program development, budgetary matters, and legislation. 

Our Mission

Purdue CARET’s mission is to enhance national support and understanding of land-grant university systems’ food and agricultural research, extension, and teaching programs in order to achieve a better standard of living for all people.

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4-H workshop lets youth explore crop and soil science

Youth who have just completed grades 3-12 are invited to attend a free crop and soil science...

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Hydroponic crop production workshop will be offered for home and commercial growers

Purdue University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture will offer a...

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Sheep Checkoff seeks candidates for board

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program (Indiana...

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Sine Qua Non (An Ode to Kris Parker)

In community development, we are always concerned about our success and impact on communities, so...

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Community leaders can learn about wind, solar energy during R-STEP workshops and bus tours

March 4 marked the first renewable energy regional workshop and bus tour hosted by the Center for...

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Purdue Extension supports local agriculture, youth education through Farm to School (and you can too!)

Purdue Extension partnered with Indiana Grown for Schools in 2018, when the program first began...

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