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We at the Fayette County Purdue Extension are here bringing you scientifically based research, local programming and educational resources. The Purdue Extension focuses on: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Human and Health Sciences, Economic and Community Development and 4-H Youth Development. Check back for more information about county programming as we work to update our new website!

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Purdue Fayette County Extension
smmccurd@purdue.edu

401 N Central Ave
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 825-8502

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Extension Happenings

J. Long 2nd Street Memorial Park

The J. Long 2nd Street Memorial Park is a collaboration with Purdue University, Fayette County Purdue Extension, Discover Connersville, Fayette County Community Voices and Connersville Parks & Recreation has been in the works since 2017.

Featured Story

Darcy Telenko holds up a blade from a corn stalk to show the tar spot disease.

Saving one of Indiana’s top crops from tar spot

Tar spot looks innocuous at first, but the tiny black dots on leaves scattered across a cornfield can lead to significant yield losses — perhaps 60 bushels out of an average of 200 bushels produced per acre. For the average Indiana corn...

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has put out a message for those who hunt!

"Hunters –

Help feed the hungry by donating harvested deer this season. After harvesting a deer, drop off your field dressed deer to a participating processor, who will distribute venison burger to Indiana food banks. The processing fees are funded through the Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund. In 2020, more than 20,000 pounds of venison were donated.

Find a participating processor near you at sbf.IN.gov. "

Featured Stories

Fast-Growing Trees for the Landscape

“I lost my prized shade tree! What can I plant that will grow fast and give me shade?”

Washington County Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation Clinic

The Washington County Cattlemen’s Association, Spring Mill Veterinary Service, and Purdue...

Washington County Cattlemens Association Annual Meeting

The Washington County Cattlemen’s Association is hosting their annual meeting on Thursday,...

Washington County Sheep Association’s “A Taste of Lamb”

The Washington County Sheep Association is hosting their annual “A Taste of Lamb”...

Graphic showing a calculator, heads of wheat and paper money

Empowering Indiana Farmers: Grain Market Navigator Program Launches

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

Vigo 4-H Feb. 2026 Newsletter

We have a few updates in this months newsletter. Make sure you save the important dates!