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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High school students explore food science during 4-H Academy on Purdue University’s campus through hands-on activities led by faculty members and researchers.
Indiana 4-H participates in regional study focused on developing a 21st-century agriculture workforce

Indiana 4-H is seeking input from food, agriculture, forestry and related employers about current workforce needs including job recruitment practices, retention and training needs.

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Upcoming Putnam County & State Extension Events

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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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February: National Canned Food Month

Canned foods are convenient, portable, quick, and have a long shelf life. They also help provide...

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“The Big Game” Plan for Healthy Eating

Develop a winning Big Bowl "food game plan" by thinking like a football player on the...

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Dealing with Livestock During the Winter

Last week, the weather was frightful and several livestock producers were caring for newborn...

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