Kleberg-Kenedy County

AgriLife Extension Service Office
Irrigation system in field at sunset

 

Combine harvester on Thursday, Nov 02, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

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
Fax: (361) 592-7741

Phyllishia Lopez

  • County Extension Agent - 4-H and Youth Development
  • 4-H and Youth Development
Fax: (361) 592-7741

Regina Baez

  • Youth Program Assistant
  • Support Staff
  • Program Assistant
Fax: (361) 592-7741

Estefana Mechell

  • Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
  • Support Staff
Fax: (361) 592-7741

Zelina Zavala

  • Extension Agent - Health
  • Extension Agent
  • Family and Community Health
Fax: (361) 595-8566

Programs in Kleberg-Kenedy County

Learn more about the special programs offered in Kleberg-Kenedy County

2025 Kleberg-Kenedy County Validation Dates

  1. Steer & Heifer Validation
    1. June 24, 2025 – Time schedules will be emailed to families
  2. Sheep/Goat/Swine Validation
    1. June 25, 2025 – Time schedules will be emailed to families
  3. Sheep/Goat/Heifer Validation
    1. October 27, 2025 – Riviera FFA Barn 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  4. Swine Validation
    1. November 8, 2025 – Kingsville FFA Farm 8:00 am – 11:00 am

 

Kleberg-Kenedy County

Contact Us

Address: 729 East Yoakum Avenue
Kingsville, TX 78363
Phone: (361) 595-8566
Fax: (361) 592-7741