Putnam County Resources

What We Do

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.

Contact Us

Purdue Extension Putnam County
putnamces@purdue.edu
12 Central Square, Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-8411

Putnam County Staff

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2024 Putnam County 4-H Fair Open Class

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U.S. Department of Energy taps Purdue Extension to lead new Indiana collaborative for renewable energy

A developer approaches a local plan commission, seeking approval to locate a wind or solar farm in the community. But the community may not have an ordinance that regulates a commercial solar or commercial wind development. Or, because the...

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Master Gardeners Offer Free Seeds

It’s spring, and a gardener’s fancy turns to thoughts of plants and soil and sunshine...

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Foods to Improve Your Skin Health

Remember that old saying, "you are what you eat" which is the basis of good skin...

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Gear up for Gardening

Research shows that cultivating plants is beneficial for us. Gardening has been associated with...

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Join in the Fight Against Invasive Plants

Do you know what an invasive species is? It is a plant or organism that is not native to our...

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Removing Odors from Refrigerators and Freezers

Refrigerators and freezers are two of the most important pieces of equipment in the kitchen for...

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Join Purdue Extension for an Upcoming Ag Law Program on March 15th

Last March, participants had a great time learning about legal issues related to land leasing,...

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