El Paso County

AgriLife Extension Service Office

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.

El Paso County Faculty & Staff

Denise S. Rodriguez, M.S. 
County Extension Director

Phone: (915)273-3502 Ext.2322
E-mail: [email protected]
Ascarate Annex
301 Manny Martinez 2nd Floor
El Paso, TX. 79905

 

Orlando Flores, M.S. 
County Extension Agent – Agriculture & Natural Resources

Phone: (915)273-3502 Ext.2325
E-mail: [email protected]
Ascarate Annex
301 Manny Martinez 2nd Floor
El Paso, TX. 79905

 

A. Gigi Shamaley, PH.D. 
County Extension Agent – Family & Community Health

Phone: (915)273-3502 Ext.2321
E-mail: [email protected]
Ascarate Annex
301 Manny Martinez 2nd Floor
El Paso, TX. 79905

 

Vacant 
County Extension Agent – 4H

Phone: (915)273-3502
Ascarate Annex
301 Manny Martinez 2nd Floor
El Paso, TX. 79905

 

Eduardo Rascon, B.S. 
County Extension Agent – Horticulture

Phone: (915)273-3502 Ext.2329
E-mail: [email protected]
Ascarate Annex
301 Manny Martinez 2nd Floor
El Paso, TX. 79905

 

Luz E. Waters, M.S. 
Extension Agent – Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program

Phone: (915)858-1030
E-mail: [email protected]
EFNEP Office
10601 North Loop Dr.
Socorro, TX. 79927

Jonathan Consford
IPM Program Specialist – El Paso/Far West Texas

Phone: (915)701-3036
E-mail: [email protected]
Texas AgriLife Research Center
1380 A&M Circle, Rm 118
El Paso, TX. 79927

Ashley Cisneros, B.S.
Extension Agent – Better Living for Texans Program

Phone: (915)273-3502 Ext.2344
E-mail: [email protected]
Ascarate Annex
301 Manny Martinez 2nd Floor
El Paso, TX. 79905

 

Jimena Fernandez, B.S.
Extension Agent – Better Living for Texans Program

Phone: (915)273-3502 Ext.2331
E-mail: [email protected]
Ascarate Annex
301 Manny Martinez 2nd Floor
El Paso, TX. 79905

 

Dakota Vasquez, B.S.
Prairie View Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development

Phone: (915)273-3502 Ext.2328
E-mail: [email protected]
Ascarate Annex
301 Manny Martinez 2nd Floor
El Paso, TX. 79905

 

Ingrid Macias, M.S.
Prairie View Extension Agent – Community & Economic Development

Phone: (915)273-3502 Ext.2330
E-mail: [email protected]
Ascarate Annex
301 Manny Martinez 2nd Floor
El Paso, TX. 79905

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Resources Available in El Paso 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.

Texas Master Gardener Program

Texas Master Naturalist Program

Texas Master Wellness Volunteer Program

4-H & Youth Development

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

Better Living for Texans

Food Preservation Canning Method - July 16, 2025

Join us for a hands-on, education experience in home food preservation with Chef Jackie Cordova of The Green Ingredient on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am at El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank – Teaching Kitchen located at 9541 Plaza Circle, El Paso, TX 79927. Pre-registration & the $30 payment prior to this event is required. Limited Spots available.

El Paso County Pecan Field Day 2025

Join us Friday, June 27, 2025 from 9:00am – 12:30pm at Ulmer Farm located at 6910 Gato Rd., Canutillo, Texas 79932. TDA & NMDA CEU’s Available. $20 for this event, lunch included. Call (915)273-3502 or Scan the QR code to register.

El Paso County

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Address:

Ascarate Annex, 2nd Floor
301 Manny Martinez Sr. Dr.
El Paso, TX 79905

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