Purdue Extension-Newton County

05/04/2026

📢 The Newton County Extension Office will be closed on May 5th for the Primary Elections.

We will resume normal business hours the following day. Thank you for your understanding!

05/01/2026

Join us for this week's Garden Series Session! This session's topic is on Vegetable Gardening.
We will be meeting at the Roselawn Library on May 5th at 5:30p.m.

04/30/2026

Thank you! We called on you to be Boilermaker heroes—and you answered.

Our next victories will be possible because of you.

Boiler Up, and Hail Purdue!

04/29/2026

📬 The Newton County Purdue Extension Newsletter for May & June will be mailed out this week!

In the meantime, you don’t have to wait—check it out digitally on our website and stay up to date on all the latest programs, events, and opportunities. 🌱

May/June Newsletter that lists programs and events available.

04/29/2026

Be a Boilermaker hero by inspiring others to make victories possible on .

Today you can use this link to donate to your Newton County Purdue Extension office:
https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/newton-county-d6f66654-c7ea-45d9-bff1-64ff7d6e6676

04/28/2026

Tomorrow is your opportunity to be a Boilermaker hero.

begins at midnight ET! Get all of the details at dayofgiving.purdue.edu, and keep up with the excitement by following on X.

04/27/2026

🚨 Applications Open – Deadline May 1!

The Purdue Extension Student Leadership Academy is accepting applications!

📅 June 22–26
📍 Newton County Government Center
💲 FREE program

Open to current high school juniors, this week-long experience focuses on hands-on learning, leadership development, and career readiness. Participants will build skills in communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, resume writing, interviewing, and more—all while connecting with local professionals.

📞 Call 219-285-8620
📧 Email [email protected]

👉 Contact us today to get an application!

04/24/2026

Join us for this week's Garden Series Session! This session's topic is on Plant Disease Diagnostics.
We will be meeting at the Lake Village Memorial Township Library on April 27th at 5:30p.m. (CDT).

04/22/2026

is just one week away! For more information you can visit dayofgiving.purdue.edu or call your local Purdue Extension Office!

04/17/2026

Today was the Newton County Soil and Water Conservation District's Pond Management Workshop. A big thank you is in order to all that attended, as well as our speakers from the Department of Natural Resources and Aquatic Control!

04/17/2026

Join us for this week's Gardening Series Session! This week's session is on Animal Pests in the Garden.
We will be meeting at the Morocco Community Library on April 21st at 6:00p.m. (CDT).