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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.

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Purdue Extension - Whitley County
whitleyces@purdue.edu
220 West Van Buren Street, Suite LL4
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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Remove Dead Landscape Trees ASAP

Sometimes we lose trees in our landscapes. It may be due to a pest (insect or disease), a strong...

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Fall Home Invaders

We have enjoyed a warm fall so far, but some insects and spiders will be trying to move into...

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White Pines Aren’t Dying

I have received several calls recently from homeowners concerned that their white pine needles...

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Getting Started with Tree Identification      

Identifying trees is a worthwhile goal for anyone. Beyond the satisfaction of simply knowing what...

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Popular Landscape Shrub is Invasive

Beauty is not necessarily an overriding virtue for the winged burning bush (Euonymus alatus).

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Distinguishing Dogwoods

Did you know that we have nine native dogwood species in the Midwest?

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