Washington County Resources

Purdue Extension Washington County offers education and programming in Ag/Natural Resources, Health and Human Sciences, 4-H/Youth Development, and Nutrition Education Program.

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 Washington County Extension
806 Martinsburg Rd, Ste 104
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4601

Office Hours:  Monday - Friday 8am-4pm


County offices

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Featured Story

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New research grant will help families become more resilient in disaster aftermath

Faculty in the department of Human Development and Family Science, in partnership with the Health and Human Sciences (HHS) Extension, received a $118,900 grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to use the “Families...

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Upcoming Washington County and State Extension Events

Washington County Stories

Washington County Stories

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What's Happening in Washington County
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Midwest Hair Sheep Sale

The Washington County Sheep Association is hosting the 18th Annual Midwest Hair Sheep Sale in Salem, IN on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

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Your Land, Your Legacy – Women’s Forum

Washington County women landowners are invited to the day-long Your Land, Your Legacy – Women’s Forum on Friday, October 11, 2024 in Salem, IN.

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Area 2 Pesticide Applicator Program

Private and commercial applicators have three opportunities to obtain credits on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

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Newsletter
August-September 2024 Newsletter

The August-September 2024 Newsletter is now available.

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Stockmanship with Curt Pate

Purdue Extension, the Indiana Forage Council, the Indiana Beef Cattle Association, and the Indiana Sheep Association are collaborating to bring Curt Pate, a recognized stockman to the Southern Indiana Purdue Agricultural Center on September 27 and September 28.

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2023 Plat Books Available

2023 Washington County plat books are now available for purchase.

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