Smith County

AgriLife Extension Service Office

We provide research-based information in Agriculture/Natural Resources, Horticulture, Family & Community Health and 4-H and Youth Development. The Smith County Extension Program is administered through a professional staff of Extension agents working with the Smith County Leadership Advisory Board. Educational programs are implemented through specific program area committees. Our board and committee members are community volunteers interested in helping the people of Smith County.

Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Smith County has a rich history of serving its citizens. In 1906, W.C. Stallings was hired via the Smith County Commissioner’s Court as the first county agent in the United States to serve only one county. Today, six agents and three support staff team members serve residents with a diverse offering of educational programs and services.

Our Office can offer programs in the following areas: Health & Fitness; Limited Resource Farmers; Farm & Ranch Profitability; Youth Development; Sustainable Environmental Landscaping, Water Conservation and General Horticulture.

Resources Available in Smith County

Upcoming Events

Smith County Master Gardeners 2026 Library Series
SMITH COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS 2026 LIBRARY SERIES
Free and Open to the Public!
Tyler Public Library Taylor Auditorium.
Click on the Title for all the Lecture Dates & Topics.
Tri County Pollinator Series
Tri-County Pollinator Series
July 17 th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Come learn the INaturalist program and how to utilize it to Identify Native Pollinators
Call Smith County for more information and to reserve your spot (903) 590-2980
SFA Plant Propagation Program
PLANT PROPAGATION
Purchase your tickets by scanning QR Code or using the link on the flyer.
Click on the Title to get the flyer.
Saturday, May 9th–9 AM-12 Noon, Brundrett Conservation Building.
Cooking Well Texas Meets Mediterranean
Cooking Well Texas Meets Mediterranean
This is a 3-part Workshop that will focus on preparing Mediterranean Dishes.
Learn and practice healthier habits in preparing dishes the Mediterranean way.
Cost is $24.00 for all 3 lessons. All Class are from 12 Noon-1 PM on these dates:
April 13th
April 20th
April 27th
Click on the Title to find out how to register!
Tri County Beef & Forage Workshop
Tri-County Beef & Forage Workshop
3 CEU Hours Available!
Cost is $10.00 (Check or Cash @ the Door)
RSVP to 903.683.5416 by April 20th.
Check out the Speaker Line Up by clicking on the title.
D5 4H 'Aim for the Game' Archery Meet
Aim for the Game Archery Meet
The Ronald Barlow Memorial #-D Archery Meet is Saturday, April 25th
Fairway Farms in San Augustine, TX
Registration is now open to 4H Members 3rd-12 grades statewide
Adults w/registered 4H’ers.
The rules are posted in the 4H section of the Website.
Click on the Title for more details
Come Alive in D5 Round Up
Come Alive in D5 RoundUp
Panola College is the spot for the May 1st & 2nd D5 4H RoundUp!
Registration information can be viewed by clicking on the Title.
Prairie View AG Day
AG DAY ON THE HILL
Prairie View A&M’s Annual Ag Day is April 17th-Youth Day; April 18th-Family Day.
There will be Fun Activities for All!
Contact information if you need to know more is available by clicking the title.
D5 4H Multi-District Livestock Judging
D5 4H Multi-District Livestock Judging
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Louis Pearce Pavilion in College Station
Register on 4HOnline.com. Cost is $25.00.
See dates for registration by clicking on the title.
Upper Neches Pesticide Conference
It’s Back! UPPER NECHES PESTICIDE CONFERENCE
Chandler, TX, May 8th–8:00 AM-3:00 PM.
$35.00 per person (cash or check only)
5 CEU’s are pending TDA Approval.
RSVP to Henderson County Extension Office by May 5th–903.675.6130
Click on title for the schedule and address to the First United Methodist Church location.
Private Applicator Training in Chandler
Private Applicator Training is coming to Chandler, TX on Friday, May 8th–8:30 AM-12 Noon
@ First Methodist Church in Chandler. The Address is listed on the Flyer. Click on the Title to see address.
2026 Livestock Lunch & Learn Webinar Series
2026 LIVESTOCK WEBINAR SERIES
Register now by clicking the Title and scanning the QR code.
All of the L&L’s will be Wednesday’s 12 Noon1 PM. They begin May 6th and
run through July 1st.
Very Valuable information will be gained by registering for this Series!
Free Timber Management Program
TIMBER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
FREE–Friday, May 15th-9 AM.
Location: 21187 CR 240
Tyler, TX 75705
Secure your spot by calling 903.590.2980
Contact Anthony Brown: [email protected]
Smith County Agriculture Tour
SMITH COUNTY AGRICULTURE TOUR
11th Annual Tour is Friday, May 29th!
Tour bus will meet and load @ 7:30 AM @ Wal-Mart parking lot Hwy 64-75704.
Wrap up after tour is 4:00 PM.
Click on the title to see all the stops in between!
Limited space-RSVP to SC Farm Bureau By Friday, May 22nd! 903.596.0690.
Native Landscape Certification Program
Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP)
Saturday, June 6th–9 AM-3 PM @ Tyler Nature Center.
Cost is $45.00 & is limited to the 1st 30 to register.
Click on the Title to see the Email to register!
Brain Health Eating for Brain Health
JUNE LUNCH N’ LEARN
Find out how better diet behaviors can held reduce your risk of cognitive decline.
Registration is $8.00 each and is open until June 5th and you must pre-pay (no refund).
Call 903.590.2980. Location is the Smith County Extension Meeting Room. Click on Title.
Sip, Sizzle & Preserve
SIP, SIZZLE & PRESERVE
Coming to Lindale! You don’t want to miss this Summertime Fun!
Register for Mocktails & backyard grilling all the while learning Food Preservation!
Click on the Title for all the information and the Location!
Sip, Sizzle & Preserve @ UT
SIP, SIZZLE & PRESERVE @ UT TYLER HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER!
Join in on the Summer Fun by registering for this Mocktail, Backyard Grilling, & Food Preservation all-in-one Workshop!
Click on the title for Cost, and Registration Information.