Phone: 765-364-6363

Website: www.purdueextension/montomgery

This organization serves the public in providing educational learning opportunities in three program areas:

• Purdue Extension Health & Human Sciences provides education to people of all ages in Indiana’s 92 counties. The community is our classroom-where we bring university information to the local level and help people strengthen families, spend smart, eat right and live well.

Contact information for programming in this area: Monica Nagele, MS, RD monicanagele@purdue.edu

• The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) increases the ability of individuals and families with limited resources to utilize their food dollars and food stamps appropriately and provide a safe meal environment. Through free, informal, and easily accessible educational programs in the home and community, participants can develop knowledge and skills.

 Contact information for programming in this area: Mindy Johnson john3608@purdue.edu

• Agriculture & Natural Resources
  The agriculture and natural resources (ANR) program reaches beyond traditional agriculture to meet the needs of citizens and homeowners. Homeowners benefit from ANR Extension Educators through information about pest identification and control in home lawns & gardens. Many people enjoy serving as a volunteer in the Master Gardeners program. Educational venues include personal consultations, group meetings, newspaper articles, newsletters and radio. Production agriculture is served through programs such as private pesticide applicator recertification programs (PARP), and through topics such as integrated pest management, developing new agriculture enterprises, natural resource management, farm management, agronomy and animal sciences.

Contact information for programming in this area: Tricia Herr tvangres@purdue.edu

• Youth & Leadership
  4-H fosters life skill development through hands-on learning opportunities for youth. Caring volunteers contribute to positive youth development. Youth in Kindergarten through grade 2 can be involved in Mini 4-H, while youth in grades 3-12 may be involved in the 4-H program. A wide range of project choices are available for urban or rural youth interests. Junior Leaders are 4-H members in grades 7-12 that develop leadership through service learning. Teachers have the opportunity to take advantage of several school enrichment program options available for use in the classroom.

Contact information for programming in this area: Abby Sweet, Extension Educator asweet@purdue.edu