Purdue Extension Perry County Serves Agriculture, Health, and 4 H Needs

Purdue Extension Perry County maintains a local presence at 65 Park Avenue in Tell City, offering county residents direct access to Purdue research and training in agriculture and natural resources, 4 H youth development, health and human sciences, and community and economic development. The office lists local staff by program area, maintains 4 H enrollment and handbook materials, and publishes calendars and newsletters with program signups and event details. Residents can contact the office by phone at 812 547 7084 or visit the Perry County Purdue Extension webpage for the latest county calendar and printable documents.

At the center of the office work is 4 H youth programming that supports club activities, fair events, and camp and counselor recruitment. The office provides hands on support for volunteers and parents who help run local clubs and fairground programming. Extension outreach also includes Master Gardeners and Extension Homemakers who deliver community education and service across Tell City, Cannelton, Troy, and the county townships.

For farmers and producers, the Perry County Extension schedules producer meetings and workshops that cover topics such as biologicals and crop inputs, water and soil management, and other production best practices. The office circulates notices about PARP meetings and fairgrounds events, and it posts producer resources and workshop schedules intended to help local operations implement research based practices and respond to changing market or environmental conditions.

The office’s community development and health programming offers local education in nutrition, family resource management, and civic capacity building. By providing outreach through newsletters, events, and targeted workshops, the Extension supports volunteer recruitment and local leadership development that underpin civic engagement in county governance and community projects.

For everyday use, residents seeking to enroll in 4 H, sign up for workshops, or contact specific educators can call the county office at 812 547 7084 or consult the Perry County Purdue Extension webpage for staff listings, event calendars, and printable county documents such as the 4 H handbook. The office’s role in translating university research into local action makes it a practical resource for agricultural producers, youth and families, and civic organizations across Perry County.