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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2025 Putnam County 4-H Fair Open Class

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A Purdue student shows her research poster to a conference attendee
Purdue Extension conference to feature speakers, trade show tailored to small farmers, horticulture producers

The 2026 Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference will take place at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds on March 3-5. This year’s merged conference, hosted by Purdue Extension and the Purdue Department of Horticulture and Landscape...

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Upcoming Putnam County & State Extension Events

Featured Stories

The 4-H clover.
“Exploring 4-H” for Grade 2 Kicks off in February

Eligibility in the regular 4-H program necessitates one must be in Grades 3 through 12 as of...

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Persimmon growing on a tree.
Tips for Healthier Backyard Fruit Trees

February and March are great times to prune your fruit trees. With the leaves off, it’s...

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Corn in front of a grain bin.
Empowering Indiana Farmers: Grain Market Navigator Program Launches February 2026

Indiana farmers seeking to strengthen their grain marketing strategies during uncertain economic...

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Barn with trees around it.
Celebrate the Impact Purdue Extension and the SWCD are Making in Putnam County

The Putnam County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Purdue Extension in Putnam...

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Corn in front of a grain bin.
Resolutions for a Farmer

The beginning of a new year typically is a time for setting resolutions. For many those...

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Pictured are the Putnam County Master Gardeners who recently received new certifications in 2025.  Individuals include, left to right, Kimberley Brown, Anita Johnson, Judi Bundza, Nathan Edwards, and Beth Connell. Jane Jackson was not available for the photo.
Congratulations to the Putnam County Master Gardeners!

Purdue Extension Master Gardener volunteers contribute significantly to the lives of Indiana...

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