Kleberg-Kenedy County

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Kleberg-Kenedy Counties provide research based educational programming in the areas of agriculture, health, environmental stewardship, 4-H, youth and adult life skills, human capital and leadership, and community/economic development. Extension Faculty values and promotes principles of citizen and community involvement, scientifically based education, lifelong learning and volunteerism.
Through an expansive network of 250 county offices and more than 900 professional educators, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides practical, accessible solutions to everyday challenges. Connect with an AgriLife Extension representative in your area to explore the wide range of educational resources, programming and activities available to you.
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Kleberg-Kenedy County Staff
Francisco Escobedo
- County Extension Agent
- County Coordinator
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
Phyllishia Lopez
- County Extension Agent - 4-H and Youth Development
- 4-H and Youth Development
Regina Baez
- Youth Program Assistant
- Support Staff
- Program Assistant
Estefana Mechell
- Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
- Support Staff
Zelina Zavala
- Extension Agent - Health
- Extension Agent
- Family and Community Health
Resources Available in Kleberg-Kenedy County
4-H & Quality Counts & Major Shows Information
Healthy South Texas
Texas Master Naturalist Program
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Programs in Kleberg-Kenedy County
Learn more about the special programs offered in Kleberg-Kenedy County
The Egg to Chick Program is a 4-week program where youth will learn the life cycle of poultry.

2025 Kleberg-Kenedy County Validation Dates
- Steer & Heifer Validation
- June 24, 2025 – Time schedules will be emailed to families
- Sheep/Goat/Swine Validation
- June 25, 2025 – Time schedules will be emailed to families
- Sheep/Goat/Heifer Validation
- October 27, 2025 – Riviera FFA Barn 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Swine Validation
- November 8, 2025 – Kingsville FFA Farm 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Extension Topics for Kleberg-Kenedy County
Plants & Crops

Environment & Natural Resources

Animals & Livestock

Life & Health

Business & Community

Texas 4-H Youth Development

Insects, Pests & Diseases

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Kleberg-Kenedy County
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Kingsville, TX 78363