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Purdue Extension working to expand impacts in 2025

The interim director of Purdue Extension says the organization is working to expand its statewide impact in 2025.

Angie Abbott says extension outreach programs provide tailored knowledge based on local needs.

“We provide people with skills that they need to help move projects forward in their communities. We’re doing a lot in childcare, housing, clean energy, and workforce development.”

She tells Brownfield the 2024 Impact Report details available extension programs and their direct community contributions.

“We know we’re making a difference, but we want to document that information so that we can ensure that it’s research based,” she says. “We want to ensure those data-driven decisions can be used to support our communities.”

Abbott says utilizing current impact data will allow the organization to target areas of improvement for their programs and industry collaboration. 

To view the full 2024 Purdue Extension Impact Report, click here.

AUDIO: Angie Abbott, Purdue Extension