Whitley 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 Extension - Whitley County
whitleyces@purdue.edu
524 Branch Court
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-7615

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Monday-Friday

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Featured Stories

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Adding Winter Interest and Wildlife Benefits to Your Landscape

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Purdue Succession Planning Series for Women in Agriculture Kicks Off in January

A Purdue Extension workshop series for women in agriculture will offer strategies for evaluating...

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Developing a Forest Management Plan

If you own woodlands, do you have a forest management plan? Is it written down? Do you have goals...

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Understanding Animal Group Names: A Simple Guide to Scientific Terms

Sometimes you and I need help with scientific terms. In today’s article, let’s look...

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Get Your Farm Off to a Great Start!

Purdue Extension’s Beginning Farmer Program can help put you on a path to success.

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Fall Garden Preparations for Next Spring

If you’re not quite ready to store your gardening tools, fall is a great time to get your...

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