Purdue Extension Jay County

Purdue Extension Jay County This page is no longer the primary location for Purdue Extension Jay County updates. Please follow Jay County 4-H for county specific 4-H information.

Please follow Purdue Extension East Central Region for programs, events, and news. 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 University Cooperative Extension Service pro

gram areas are: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health and Human Sciences, Economic and Community Development, and 4-H Youth Development. Purdue Extension is a service tailored to meet the needs of Indiana, needs we know firsthand. Our educators, specialists, and volunteers live and work in all 92 Indiana counties. We provide the link between Land Grant research and Indiana citizens. In doing that we provide practical solutions to local issues. We provide information and expertise that's available in the form you want, when you want it. That's Purdue Extension, Indiana's home team advantage

🚨 Our page is Moving!🚨The Purdue Extension – Jay County page has a new home! To help better connect ou...
08/07/2026

🚨 Our page is Moving!🚨

The Purdue Extension – Jay 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 East Central Region page.
👉 Go follow the new page to stay up to date on programs, events, and impact happening across our region.

Looking for Jay County 4-H information? 🍀
Follow the Jay 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 Jay County and the East Central Region. 💛🖤

07/30/2026

Looking to expand your market opportunities?

Join the virtual MarketReady Producer Training this August and learn how to successfully sell your products to restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and wholesale distributors. This training will help local food producers understand buyer expectations and prepare their businesses for new market opportunities.

Registration information: https://web.cvent.com/event/42522ff3-9e6a-4a9d-a9a3-dc3bfa1aab94/summary?fbclid=IwY2xjawTYRNRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIN0h6YnFwVWJCMGtuSDI2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlasuVSh7uMRIzxA3hWCsoqp3ec2KkqpI97RN1rM6mRPmUx7Dhs0-oWf18fI_aem_kpGZwayX8Gy9ypqdy9-_fQ

Eligible participants may qualify for registration assistance through the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. To check eligibility, contact [email protected].

07/29/2026
07/06/2026

🍓 Learn the ins and outs of freeze drying with this program at the NEW Blackford County Purdue Extension Office on Thursday, July 9, at 6 PM 🍓

Participants will see a demonstration and taste freeze dried foods.

Call Purdue Extension Blackford County to register: 765-348-3213

07/06/2026

Join Purdue Extension, SICIM, and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant for our educational series focused on protecting what’s native and preventing what’s not. Learn how invasive species impact our forests, waterways, wildlife, and landscapes, and what you can do to help.

Whether you’re a homeowner, pond owner, angler, outdoor enthusiast, or simply interested in conservation, this session provides practical knowledge and local resources to help make a difference.

Protecting my Pond from Invasives
July 10th,12:00-1:00 PM
Hosted over Zoom
Register here: https://forms.gle/MSL7fFCT8VmQ4e5p9

Healthy ponds begin with informed management. Learn how invasive aquatic plants and animals spread, the risks they pose to water quality and native ecosystems, and practical steps you can take to prevent invasions and protect your pond for years to come.

06/24/2026

🎡🍀 Celebrate Your Local 4-H Fair! 🍀🎡

Fair season is here across Purdue Extension’s East Central Region! Support local 4-H members as they showcase their hard work, talents, and accomplishments through projects, livestock shows, demonstrations, and more.

Check the schedule and make plans to visit a 4-H fair near you. Your support helps celebrate the dedication of our youth, families, volunteers, and communities!

Which fairs will you be attending this summer?

06/18/2026

We are moving to the fair today!!!! We will be in and out today 6/18/2026.

Starting tomorrow 6/19/2026 until 7/2/2026 we will be at the Fair.

Purdue Extension is closed on July 3rd for the 4th of July Holiday.

We will be moving things back to the office on Monday, July 6th, so our office will not be open for business.

Purdue Extension will be open and back in service at the 126 N Meridian St location on Tuesday, July 7th at 8:30 am.

Send a message to learn more

Thank you to everyone who helped make STEM Day Camp a success! We loved seeing youth explore coding, engineering, creati...
06/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make STEM Day Camp a success! We loved seeing youth explore coding, engineering, creativity, and problem-solving through hands-on learning. A special thank you to Jay County REMC and Carly Nichols for their partnership and support in providing an amazing experience for local youth. Together, we're helping prepare the next generation of innovators, creators, and leaders! ⚡🏠💻🍀

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126 N Meridian Street
Portland, IN
47371

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+12607264707

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