Colorado County

AgriLife Extension Service Office

The Colorado County Extension Office serves as a vital resource for residents, providing educational programs and practical solutions that strengthen families, farms, and communities. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities through research-based education that promotes sustainable agriculture, healthy living, and youth development. The Extension Office offers diverse programs in agriculture and natural resources, horticulture, family and consumer sciences, and youth leadership through the 4-H program. Our staff provides workshops, field demonstrations, and personalized consultations to help farmers improve productivity, families make informed decisions, and youth build lifelong skills.

By partnering with local schools, community organizations, and government agencies, the Colorado County Extension Office addresses local challenges such as food security, environmental stewardship, and workforce readiness. These collaborations ensure that educational resources reach every corner of the county. Residents can visit the Colorado County Extension Office at 316 Spring St. Columbus, TX 78934, during regular business hours or attend educational events throughout the year. For more information or assistance, please call our office at 979-732-2082.

Resources Available in Colorado County

AgriLife Extension offers key programs across the state that are organized and supported at the county level. Click the links below for more information about local programming or contact your county office.

Programs in Colorado County

Bluebonnet Master Gardener Lunch and Learn Series

Colorado County members of the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association are pleased to announce the upcoming Colorado County Lunch-N-Learn Series for the summer and early fall focused on gardening and horticulture!

Programs will be held on the 3^rd Wednesday of each month at the Colorado County Services Facility located at 305 Radio Lane in Columbus. Registration will open at 11:50 am with the program starting promptly at 12:05 pm and ending by 1:00pm. Attendees are asked to bring their own lunch. Light refreshments including tea and snacks will be provided. No preregistration is required for this free program.

The following is our program line-up:

July 15^th – Texas Superstar Plants

August 19^th – Fruit Trees

September 16^th – Preparing a Fall Garden

October 21^st – Pruning Oak and Fruit Trees

November 18^th – Holiday Gift Ideas with Herbs

For more information please contact the Colorado County AgriLife Extension Office at 979-732-2082.
Colorado County Extension Association Cookbook

Twenty years ago, a classic collection of recipes was brought together- not just as instructions for cooking meals, but as a living record of community, tradition, and shared joy. This special reprint honors that original vision. We have brought these pages back into print to safeguard and honor the culinary heritage of Colorado County’s past, ensuring that these timeless, kitchen-tested dishes continue to spark comfort and connection. By revisiting these flavors, we celebrate the hands that first prepared them and invite a new generation to create lasting memories around the dinner table.

$20.00 for pick up at Extension office

(or $25.00 shipped to you)

Click on this area to purchase.