Purdue Extension supports Indiana communities by providing educational assistance and training in agriculture, health, and human sciences while also promoting community development and guiding 4-H and youth programs. Select your county, find local and online events, follow us on social media and read our latest news articles.

Our Mission. Purdue Extension enriches Indiana communities through comprehensive programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, promoting sustainable practices; Health and Human Sciences, enhancing well-being; Community Development, fostering economic growth; and 4-H and Youth Development, empowering the next generation.

Home of Purdue Extension Indiana 4-H Youth Development. 4-H began over 100 years ago, and has since grown into the largest youth development program in the nation. 4-H prepares young people to be leaders in their community and around the world through hands-on experiences alongside their peers and caring adults.

Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences 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, …

11 hours ago · WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The National AgrAbility Project (NAP), housed at Purdue University’s Breaking New Ground Resource Center, invites farmers, ranchers and agriculture professionals to the 2025 AgrAbility National Training Workshop March 24-27 to address issues of disability in agriculture.

Do you love working with people, enjoy educating or mentoring others, excel at leadership skills, and wish to make a meaningful difference for Indiana communities, families, busine sses, and farms? A career as a Purdue Extension Educator might be perfect for you. From Main Street to …

Purdue Extension Community Development has a long history of serving Indiana communities and beyond. Beginning with the work of Extension specialists in the Department of Agricultural Economics in the 1950's and the addition of Extension educators in the 1970's, our program area has grown into a thriving team of Extension professionals based in counties, regional offices, and on the Purdue ...

Substance Use Education Video Series. Misinformation and stigma about substance use make it difficult to change outcomes. Purdue Extension HHS has a video series that offers introductory education about substance use to help change this stigma.

Health Programs. Below are select health-related programs offered by Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences Educators. For additional health programming topics and options, please contact your local county Extension office.. CREW - Compassion & Resilience Education at Work

This free online course covers core concepts of planning and community engagement as they relate to our shared environment, renewable energy trends, and climate change. Upon completion of the course, participants receive a certificate. This …