Extension Programs & Events

Purdue Extension Programming - Where nothing stops at a county line

Purdue Extension enriches Indiana communities through comprehensive programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, promoting sustainable practices; Community Development, fostering economic growth; Health and Human Sciences, enhancing well-being; and 4-H and Youth Development, empowering the next generation. We deliver practical, research-based information that enhances lives and livelihoods.

PURDUE EXTENSION EVENTS CALENDAR

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension (ANR) Educators serve as research based, unbiased information source for county and state constituents on a variety of topics including: crops, ag business, livestock, natural resource, horticulture, small farms, urban ag, pesticide use, and land conservation. In partnership with Purdue University subject matter experts, ANR Extension Educators can provide relevant and proven best management practices to address many client's situational needs.

Community Development

Community Develoment's (CD) mission is to strengthen the capacity of local leaders, residents, businesses, and organizations to build resilient, inclusive and sustainable communities through research-based resources and processes.

Health and Human Sciences 

Health and Human Sciences (HHS) provides education to individuals and communities in each of Indiana’s diverse counties. We bring university information to the local level – both in person and online – to help people strengthen relationships, eat smart, improve health, and achieve financial wellness.

Purdue Extension Master Gardener 

The Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program (EMG) trains gardening enthusiasts as volunteers to assist Purdue Extension with home horticulture education in Indiana communities. Purdue Extension Master Gardeners are "Helping Others Grow!" 

Participation in EMG Basic Trainings requires a two-step process:

Step 1: Contact a hosting EMG County Coordinator and they will send you the application    information (refer to the list of current trainings linked below). If you don’t see your county of residence listed, you may be able to complete the training through another county and transfer to your home county, provided they have a Purdue EMG Program.

Step 2: After your application is approved, you will receive registration and payment information from your host EMG County Coordinator. 

2026 Purdue EMG Basic Trainings (classes): Click here to view

4-H Youth Development

The Indiana 4-H Youth Development mission is to provide real-life educational opportunities that develop young people who will have a positive impact in their communities and the world. Indiana 4-H Youth Development s​trives to be the premier, community-based program empowering young people to reach their full potential.

4-H Programming varies by each county. To learn more about opportunities and events, please reach out to your local Purdue Extension county office.

 

Give us your feedback. What types of programming and education does your community need? Please let us know - edustore@purdue.edu