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

 Other County Extension offices

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2025 Putnam County 4-H Fair Open Class

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A group of event participants watches as a woman is lifted by a seat on a mechanical arm, which is attached to a small tractor.
Oct. 16 expo features assistive technology for agriculture

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Assistive technologies are critical for the success of farmers with disabilities and other functional limitations. As the average age of farmers increases, more producers can benefit from these tools. However, many...

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Upcoming Putnam County & State Extension Events

Featured Stories

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Wild Wonders: Learning Outside the Classroom

In September, students from Cloverdale Middle School, North Putnam Middle School, and South...

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Safety First, Avoid the Worst

Fall harvest can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture...

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Almost Time for Fall Time Fruits

There are many things that make fall time in Indiana great. One of those things is the drastic...

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Farmland Values & Cash Rent

Throughout the year, many individuals ask what the “going rate” is for farmland...

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Forestry Field Day Coming Up

Interested in learning more about forest management? If so, please consider signing up for the...

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Being Hopeful For a Bountiful Tomato Harvest

If you are like me, you have been patiently waiting for that first juicy tomato from your garden....

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