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


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Purdue Extension conference to feature speakers, trade show tailored to small farmers, horticulture producers

The 2026 Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference will take place at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds on March 3-5. This year’s merged conference, hosted by Purdue Extension and the Purdue Department of Horticulture and Landscape...

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Upcoming Washington County and State Extension Events

Washington County Stories

Washington County Stories

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What's Happening in Washington County
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Easter Cheese Balls

Washington County Jr. Leaders will be selling cheese balls for Easter. Orders are due March 23.

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Washington County Newsletter
February-March 2026 Newsletter

The February-March 2026 Purdue Extension Washington County Newsletter is now available.

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14th Annual Southern Region Soil Health Workshop

The Washington County Conservation Partnership is hosting the 14th Annual Southern Region Soil Health Workshop on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in Salem, IN.

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