Whitley 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 - Whitley County
whitleyces@purdue.edu
524 Branch Court
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-7615

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Monday-Friday

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Featured Stories

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Unwanted Garden Guests

Each spring, enthusiastic gardeners begin their year with delight...until the weeds start to grow.

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Indiana’s Forbidden Flora

It’s been around since 2020, but did you know that in Indiana, there is a list of 44 plants...

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The Woods Gives Us Goods

Did you know that we get several products from the woods (besides lumber for building materials)?

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Distinguishing Between Norway, Sugar, and Black Maples

These three maples have somewhat similar-looking leaves. On the surface, you may think this is...

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A Homeowner’s Guide to Soil pH

One key component of a laboratory soil test is soil pH. Do you know what soil pH means and why it...

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Something is Making Holes in My Tree

Occasionally, homeowners will notice small holes in the trunks of landscape trees. This may not...

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