Transformation

Purdue Extension has launched a process that incorporates a regional team strategy to ensure that our programs remain strong, effective and sustainable.

For over 100 years, Purdue Extension has successfully connected the people of Indiana with the expertise and research of Purdue University, helping farmers, families, communities and youth thrive. Today, Indiana’s needs are changing, and so Extension must also change to fulfill our mission.

These priorities are leading that change.

  • Meet the changing needs of our state
  • Administer a sustainable model
  • Organize and energize regional teams

Our regional team approach will coordinate services across counties, provide consistent access to specialized expertise, and ensure programs and resources are aligned with today’s priorities.

Currently, we have two teams sharing services across counties. We plan to complete statewide implementation of this model by the end of 2027.

Thank you for your continued engagement and support as we move forward with change that will sustain Purdue Extension as a major contributor to our state and its future.

Our Impact In 2025

4-H Youth Development4-H Stem students hold their projects and smile.191,191
total youth participants
10,737 adult volunteers

Agriculture & natural resources
pumpkins and gourds in a wagon2,780
Purdue Extension Master Gardeners strengthen Indiana Communities through their volunteer service.

Health & Human Scienceswomen exercising445
adults took part in Purdue extension's a matter of balance program, avoiding an estimated $5.7 million in direct costs.

Community DevelopmentTwo Purdue Extension childcare educators standing in a classroom.$400,000+
was secured by program participants in grant funding for community-based projects.

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