Washington County Resources

Purdue Extension Washington County offers education and programming in Ag/Natural Resources, Health and Human Sciences, 4-H/Youth Development, and Nutrition Education Program.

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 Washington County Extension
806 Martinsburg Rd, Ste 104
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4601

Office Hours:  Monday - Friday 8am-4pm


County offices

Purdue Extension-Washington County's Facebook page

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Indiana farm fatalities trend downward

Indiana had 17 farm-related fatalities documented in 2025, according to the 2025 Indiana Farm Fatality Summary from Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program.

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Upcoming Washington County and State Extension Events

Washington County Stories

Washington County Stories

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BQA Training

Purdue Extension is hosting a Beef Quality Assurance training on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Southern Indiana Purdue Ag. Center.

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Purdue Extension Washington -County Newsletter
October-November 2026 Newsletter

October-November 2026 edition of the Purdue-Extension Washington County Newsletter

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Winter PARP Program

Private applicators can obtain PARP credits on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm in Washington County.

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2026 Washington County Plat Book
2026 Washington County Plat Books Now Available!

The new 2026 edition of the Washington County Plat Book is now available at the Purdue Extension – Washington County office for $30.00.

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