Purdue Extension 4-H Youth Development is partnering with Purdue University’s IN-MaC to provide youth with opportunities to explore design-thinking, problem-solving, technology and creative skill sets to prepare them for tomorrow’s
workforce.
Author: Dana Beck
GROWING FOOD, GROWING COMMUNITIES
Purdue Extension partners with local communities to both grow and supply nutritious food and develop relationships that ultimately strengthen communities. From urban gardening in Indianapolis to assisting young farmers in Crothersville, Ind.,and everywhere in between, we provide research-based education and tools to help Indiana residents grow food and fight food insecurity.
DISCOVERING A STEM WORLD
In fields and classrooms, Purdue Extension is providing access to new technologies that solve worldwide problems applicable
to animal and plant science, nutrition and engineering.
CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITIES
Purdue Extension cares for Indiana communities, fulfilling needs related to food, family, health and well-being as they arise and providing practical resources and opportunities for all.
TRAINING TOMORROW’S LEADERS
Purdue Extension helps individuals at any stage of life become local leaders — equipping them with the necessary skills and abilities to build vibrant communities by using research-based resources that help these leaders guide their decisions where they live, learn and work.
PREPARING PEOPLE FOR THEIR FIRST JOB
From homework to working at home, Purdue Extension helps people across Indiana prepare for work by advancing their digital access and providing workforce training for Indiana communities.
CHAMPIONING MENTAL HEALTH IN INDIANA
Purdue Extension offers programs that educate communities and build resilience to address mental health issues, which one in five American adults will experience during their lifetime.*