Jay 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 Jay County Extension 
jkerrig@purdue.edu
126 N Meridian Street
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-4707


County offices

Jay County Staff

Upcoming Local Programs

4-H/ Youth Development:

Jay County 4-H Fall Festival

Date: October 25, 2025

Time: 2:00 pm

Location: Jay County 4-H Fairgrounds (806 E Votaw Street Portland)

Join us for a day filled with fun--including a petting zoo, games, hay ride, costume contest and more!

Ag & Natural Resources:

A Walk in the Woods

Date: October 18, 2025

Time: 9:00 am-11:00 am

Location: Davis-Purdue Agricultural Center (6230 N SR 1 Farmland, IN)

Join Purdue Extension Forester, Don Carlson and Purdue Extension-Jay ANR Educator, Emily Kring, for a walk in the woods! Explore old growth woods, while learning about plants, trees, wildlife habitats and forest management. 

Please RSVP by calling 260-726-4707 or emailing ekring@purdue.edu

The first 15 registered will receive a free Trees of Indiana book!

Health & Human Sciences:

Dining with Diabetes

Dates: September 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20

Location: John Jay Center for Learning (101 S Meridian Street Portland, IN)

Cost: FREE!

Dining with Diabetes is a cooking school that offers a practical approach to eating well. In this program, we'll discuss the basics of nutrition and provide tasty recipes for participants to try. Expect to discover what diabetes is, carbs and sweeteners, fats and sodium, stress management and resources to guide you through your diabetic journey. All are welcome!

Please register before attending by calling Purdue Extension at 260-726-4707!

Upcoming Jay County and State Extension Events

CALL OUR OFFICE TO REGISTER AND FOR MORE INFO! (260) 726-4707

CALL OUR OFFICE TO REGISTER AND FOR MORE INFO! (260) 726-4707