Purdue Extension-Tippecanoe County

🚨 We’re Moving! 🚨

The Purdue Extension – Tippecanoe County page has a new home! To help better connect our communities and share programs across the region, we have relocated our updates to the Purdue Extension West Central Region page.

👉 Go follow the new page to stay up to date on programs, events, and impact happening across our region.

Looking for Tippecanoe County 4-H information? 🍀
Follow the Tippecanoe County 4-H page for all the latest 4-H news, opportunities, and updates.

Same great information, just a different location!

Thank you for continuing to follow along and support Purdue Extension in Tippecanoe County and the West Central Region. 💛🖤

Meet Jon Charlesworth.

Jon serves as a Regional Educator in Agriculture and Natural Resources for Purdue Extension in the West Central Region.

"I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Purdue University and began my career working in seed corn and soybean production, as well as soil and water conservation. Ten years ago, I joined Purdue Extension, where I continue to serve communities across the region. While I don’t identify with a single specialty area within Agriculture and Natural Resources, I value being a generalist. I enjoy connecting with people across a variety of topics and helping them use our natural resources in responsible and sustainable ways."

Interested in a program or partnership? Contact Jon at [email protected].

Join us in celebrating Jon in the comments and thanking him for the impact he has made in the West Central Region. 💛🖤

We are so happy to have Emily on our team! 🤩

Meet Emily Ade.

Emily serves as the 4-H Youth Development Educator for Purdue Extension in Warren County and is the County Extension Director in Warren and Benton County.

"I was born and raised in West Lafayette, Indiana, where I attended Benton Central High School and was a 10-year 4-Her in Tippecanoe County. I grew up showing cattle and pigs with my family. After I graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Agricultural Education, I was blessed to get the Warren County 4-H position, which I have held for the last 5 years. In my role, I oversee the Warren County 4-H program and get to connect with the Warren County community through various projects. I enjoy the people I get to work with and meet through these roles. Community is a strong part of Purdue Extension’s mission, and I am blessed to be in strong communities through this role."

Interested in a program or partnership? Contact Emily at [email protected].

Join us in celebrating Emily in the comments and thanking her for the impact she has made in the West Central Region. 💛🖤

‼️ Calling All 4-H Club Leaders! ‼️
West Central 4-H educators serving Benton, Fountain, Tippecanoe, and Warren counties are hosting a Regional 4-H Club Leader Training to support and strengthen 4-H club leadership.

📅 Monday, March 9
📍 Tippecanoe County Extension Office
🕕 Dinner: 6:00 p.m. EST
🕡 Training Begins: 6:30 p.m. EST

The evening will include:

4-H THRIVE education
Practical club meeting templates
A presentation from Indiana State 4-H
Q&A with fellow county club leaders

Current and prospective 4-H club leaders are encouraged to attend.
🗓 Registration is open through February 27.

Register today to reserve your spot:
https://westcentralclubleadertraining.4honline.com
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Our office will be closed Monday, February 16th. However, our Extension Educators will be working remotely and are available to assist you. Feel free to reach out, and they will get back to you as soon as possible. Check out our website for contact information. https://extension.purdue.edu/.../tippe.../meet-the-team.html

We will resume regular in-office business hours on Tuesday, February 17th at 8:00 a.m.
Thank you for your understanding. 💛🖤

Purdue Extension is now accepting applications for the Community Vitality Program, a collaborative opportunity for communities in Benton, Fountain, Tippecanoe and Warren counties.

Selected communities will work directly with Purdue Extension professionals to engage residents, create an action plan and implement projects that support long-term community vitality.

Key Dates:
• Letter of Intent due Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. ET
• Applications due March 20 at 5 p.m. ET

Learn more and apply:
👉 https://extension.purdue.edu/vitality/application.html

Questions? Contact Jeff Walker at [email protected]

Virtual Training for Farmers Market Managers & Vendors 🌽🧺

Looking to strengthen your farmers market skills? Join this interactive 4-part virtual training series designed for both market managers and vendors.

🗓 Thursdays starting March 12
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM EST
💻 Meets virtually via Zoom

The program also includes homework and resources shared through Google Classroom. To earn a certificate, participants must attend at least 3 of the 4 sessions and complete all assignments.

Registration: $75
Includes your choice of a market manager or market vendor manual (selected during registration).

Register here: https://extension.purdue.edu/anr/_teams/dffs/programs/farmers_market.html
Questions? Contact Sarah Hanson at [email protected]

Purdue Extension’s West Central Regional Team is hosting Winter PARP Meetings this February across Benton, Warren, Fountain, and Tippecanoe counties.

Dates & Locations:
• Feb. 9 – Benton County Annex (Fowler)
• Feb. 16 – Warren County Extension Office (Williamsport)
• Feb. 18 – Fountain County Fairgrounds (Veedersburg)
• Feb. 23 – Tippecanoe County (Lafayette)

All meetings: 9:00–11:00 a.m. EST

The $10 PARP fee is being paid by the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council.

Pre-registration is not mandatory but helpful. RSVP by emailing Jon Charlesworth at [email protected] or calling 765-884-0140.

Dear plant lovers. Save the Date. MGATC Annual Garden Expo will take place on April 25, 2026.

🖤 Learn how to support mental health in your community 💛

Join Purdue Extension for Adult Mental Health First Aid USA, a full-day, skills-based training that teaches participants how to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
TIME: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (ET)
WHERE: Warren County Learning Center- 26 E. 2nd St., Williamsport

- FREE training (registration provided by Anthem Indiana Medicaid)
- Advance registration and online pre-work required
- Register by Wednesday, Feb. 25

Register here: https://cvent.me/Barm7V

Questions? Contact Adam Tyler at [email protected]