By ALPHA1 · Town Vines Desk
Purdue Extension enhances Indiana communities by sharing research-based information and education from Purdue experts to meet the unique needs of each county in Indiana. As a part of the Cooperative Extension Service, the office is funded by a partnership between federal, state, and county government and is part of a network of colleges, universities, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
For over 100 years, the Extension has shared solutions customized for local communities in the areas of agriculture and natural resources, community development, health and human sciences, and 4-H youth development. Volunteer-based organizations include 4-H, Purdue Master Gardeners, and Extension Homemakers. The Purdue Perry County Extension office is located at 65 Park Avenue in Tell City and can be reached at (812) 547-7084.
The office offers educational programs for youth and adults, and provides support and training for volunteers to enable them to extend services throughout the county. The Purdue Extension focuses on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Human and Health Sciences, Economic and Community Development and 4-H Youth.