Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Extension
kbachman@purdue.edu
3767 W SR 256
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-8919

Jefferson County Staff

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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...

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Upcoming Jefferson County and State Extension Events

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Jefferson County 4-H

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Beyond Ready to Show Livestock

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2026 Indiana 4-H Dog Volunteers Workshop

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