Purdue Extension-Putnam County

11/07/2025

2ND-6TH Grade 1:00pm-2:00pm session is FULL

We have opened a second time for 2nd-6th graders! Same dates but this session will be 10:00am -11:00am!
Still plenty of spots available for our 7th-12th grade sessions as well!

Separate sessions are available for:
🔬 Grades 7-12: Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (starting Jan 14th)
🌱**NEW TIME ADDED** Grades 2-6: Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 11:00 am (starting Feb 25th)
Cost: Just $10.00 per student for all 5 weeks!
Both sessions will take place at the Purdue Extension office located at 12 Central Square, Greencastle, IN 46135.
Spaces are LIMITED to 20 participants per age group, so don't wait to register!
Find the full schedule and register here:
7-12 grade - https://secure.rec1.com/IN/greencastle-in/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM5Njc1MjE=
2-6 grade - https://secure.rec1.com/IN/greencastle-in/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM5ODU5NjI=
Or scan the QR code for your grade level!
Got questions? Contact [email protected]

11/05/2025

💰 Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options! 💬

Are you ready to take control of your farm’s financial future? Join our 4-week virtual workshop designed for ag producers who want to better understand their numbers and make confident business decisions.

Each week, you’ll connect with farm finance experts and fellow producers to discuss recordkeeping, interpreting financial results, and exploring your options for success. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and leave with practical tools to strengthen your operation!

Cost is $20.

👉 Register today and invest in your farm’s future!
https://cvent.me/BOWa5L

11/03/2025

11/03/2025

🎉 Calling all Putnam County Homeschool Families! 🎉

Get ready for an exciting Homeschool STEM Program brought to you by Greencastle Parks & Recreation and Purdue Extension - Putnam County!

Give your students an engaging, hands-on experience covering everything from Wildlife and Lego Challenges to Farm to Table and The Wonders of Insects!

Separate sessions are available for:

🔬 Grades 7-12: Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (starting Jan 14th)

🌱 Grades 2-6: Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (starting Feb 25th)

Cost: Just $10.00 per student for all 5 weeks!
Both sessions will take place at the Purdue Extension office located at 12 Central Square, Greencastle, IN 46135.

Spaces are LIMITED to 20 participants per age group, so don't wait to register!

Find the full schedule and register here:

7-12 grade - https://secure.rec1.com/IN/greencastle-in/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM5Njc1MjE=

2-6 grade - https://secure.rec1.com/IN/greencastle-in/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM5Njc1NTQ=

Or scan the QR code for your grade level!

Got questions? Contact [email protected]

11/01/2025

Don’t forget to join us TOMORROW, November 2 for a fun, fall, 4-H time! 🎃🍂🍀 learn about the Putnam County 4-H program, meet superintendents & club leaders, and engage in fun games and bounce house fun! We hope to see you there!

10/30/2025

🚜 December PARP Workshop – Cloverdale, IN 🌱

Join us for a morning of practical insights and expert-led sessions to help you stay informed and up-to-date on key agricultural topics!

📍 Location: Endeavor Communications
2 S. West Street, Cloverdale, IN 46120
🚗 Parking available behind the black metal fence. Enter through the south-facing doors.

🗓️ Date: December 16th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📲 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/2hht4cvv Or call: 765-653-8411

🎤 Agenda:
Sprayer Technology
👨‍🏫 Kurt Lanzone, Purdue Extension – Parke County

Soil Fertility & Fertilizers
👩‍🔬 Megan Bourns, Purdue Extension Soil Fertility Specialist

Regulatory Update
👩‍💼 Jenna Nees, Purdue Extension – Putnam County & Putnam Co. SWCD

Whether you're looking to improve your spray application, boost soil health, or stay ahead of regulations — this workshop has something for you!

10/28/2025

🌿 “Design Like a Pro: Landscape Planning Tips for Home Gardeners” 🌿

Join us for this inspiring session filled with practical advice and creative ideas to help you plan and enhance your home landscape!

10/27/2025

🌾 Cultivating Clarity: Understanding Farm Taxes 🌾

Are farm taxes confusing? You're not alone — and we're here to help!

Join us for a two-part Virtual Extension workshop designed to help farmers and farmland owners gain a clearer understanding of tax planning essentials.

📅 Dates: December 1st & 8th
🕖 Time: 7:00–8:30 PM
💲 Cost: $20 – Register at: https://tinyurl.com/3u2kncn6

Night 1:
✅ Farm tax fundamentals
✅ Income tax brackets
✅ Organizing documentation
✅ Cash vs. accrual accounting
✅ Intro to Schedule F

Night 2:
✅ Preparing for tax season
✅ Key questions to ask your accountant
✅ Practical tax strategies for ag operations

Whether you're new to farm taxes or looking to sharpen your approach, this virtual workshop will provide valuable insights to help you make informed financial decisions.

📍 Don’t miss out — register today and take control of your farm’s financial future!

10/20/2025

Sorry, we will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 22nd for Professional Development. We will reopen on Thursday at 8:00 am.

10/18/2025

🎄 Just 1 Week Left to Order Your Holiday Poinsettias! 🎄

Don’t miss your chance to brighten your home for the holidays and support the Putnam County 4-H Program! The 4-H Council is taking orders through October 24 — ordering early guarantees you get the color you want!

Poinsettias are $10 each
Available colors: Red, Pink, White, Ice Crystal, and Shimmer Surprise
Payment is due at the time of order — please bring payment to the Purdue Extension–Putnam County Office when placing your order.
Pick-up date: November 21 (location TBD)

Take a look at the gorgeous colors below and place your order today!

Online ordering: https://tinyurl.com/yc53cv9t

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10/16/2025

🌿 Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference — Register Before It’s Too Late!
Don’t miss out! 🌾 Regular registration for the Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference closes this weekend!
Join us November 7–8, 2025, at the Noble County Community Learning Center in Kendallville, Indiana, for two days of hands-on workshops, local vendors, and community connection.
Learn practical homesteading skills — from gardening and food preservation to livestock care and sustainable living — while building friendships and resilience for the year ahead.

👩‍🌾 Workshops • 🌱 Networking • 🛠️ Marketplace • 💬 Inspiration

👉 Register now before prices increase!
🔗 https://extension.purdue.edu/county/noble/rooted-and-resilient-homesteading-conference.html