Lake County Resources

What We Do

Our team connects Lake County residents to world-class Purdue University research and a nationwide network of experts in agriculture, community, environment, family, food, and youth.

We deliver educational programs and resources in Agriculture and Natural Resources, promoting sustainable practices; Health and Human Sciences, enhancing well-being; Community Development, fostering economic growth; and 4-H Youth Development, empowering the next generation.

Contact Us

Purdue Lake County Extension
lakeces@purdue.edu
2293 N Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 755-3240

 

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Purdue Extension.
A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance (MOB) is specifically designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve...

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4-H Youth Development

4-H began over 100 years ago, and has since grown into the largest youth development program in...

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Purdue Extension.
Alzheimer's Awareness Programs

Purdue Extension-Lake County is offering Alzheimer's Awareness Programs throughout Lake...

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Community Development

The mission of Purdue Extension Community Development is to strengthen the capacity of local...

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Featured Story

Feature

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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