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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Community Development’s close ties to NACDEP continue with next association president

In 2006, when Purdue Extension’s community development director Michael Wilcox joined the...

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Weed Science Field Day offers research tour, info sessions, networking

Purdue University’s Department of Botany and Plant Pathology will host Weed Science Field...

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What’s buzzing in your backyard? Learn about protecting pollinators, beekeeping with Purdue Extension

Small but mighty, pollinators contribute to everything from aster to apples to almond butter....

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New AgrAbility publication explores accessible design for farm shops

The National AgrAbility Project, housed at Purdue University’s Breaking New Ground Resource...

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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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