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

Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care June 3 10:00 am, June 3 2:00 pm, June 5 9:00 am at Bob Schmit Memorial Exhibition Hall
- Youth must have completed either the Indiana 4-H Quality Care or YQCA by June 10. If completing YQCA, proof of completion must be submitted.
Electrical Skills Workshop June 12 from 9:00-11:00 am at Jay County REMC
- RSVP by June 6 by calling 260-726-2025
Jay County 4-H Livestock Workshops
- Dairy Beef Workshop June 21 noon (following set-up)
- Rabbit Workshop June 22 noon (barn set up)
- Swine Workshop June 22 1:00 pm (after barn set-up)

Ag & Natural Resources:

Plant & Paint Workshop: June 16th 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Pennville Community Center
Upcycling Workshop, Giving Items New Life: June 23rd from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Pennville Community Center
Smoothie Bike: June 30th from 1:00 - 2:30 pm under the Gazebo at the Jay County Fairgrounds
From Garden to Garnish: July 2nd from 1:30 - 2:30 pm at the Women's Building at the Jay County Fairgrounds
Managing Your Forest: July 7th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at the John Jay Center for Learning

Health & Human Sciences:

Smoothie Bike with Purdue Extension: June 30th from 1:00 - 2:30 pm under the Gazebo at the Jay County Fairgrounds
From Garden to Garnish: July 2nd from 1:30 - 2:30 pm at the Women's Building at the Jay County Fairgrounds
A Matter of Balance TBD at West Jay Community Center

Upcoming Jay County and State Extension Events

More Events

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