Ellis County
Through an expansive network of 250 county offices and more than 900 professional educators, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides programs, tools, and resources — local and statewide — that teach people how to improve agriculture and food production, advance health practices, protect the environment, strengthen our communities, and enrich youth. Connect with one of our Ellis County AgriLife Extension Agents to learn more about programs, resources, and activities available to Ellis County residents!
Visit the County Office WebsiteEllis County Staff
Sidney Atchley
- County Extension Agent - 4-H and Youth Development
- 4-H and Youth Development
- 4-H Coordinator
Danae Hicks
- County Extension Agent - Family and Community Health
- Family and Community Health
Jade Edgar
- Extension Agent-Better Living for Texans
- Better Living for Texans (BLT)
- Extension Agent
Maribeth Girard
- County Extension Staff Secretary-Part Time
- Support Staff
Ashley Schleif
- County Office Manager
- Support Staff
Ginny Sills
- County Part-Time Support Staff
- Support Staff
Resources Available in Ellis County
The expertise provided by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is available to every resident in every Texas County. The resources below are available to help you make the best decision to resolve the situation. Feel free to contact us for further concerns or questions (972-825-5175 | [email protected]).
AgriLife Learn
Texas A&M AgriLife Learn offers a robust selection of documents, information sheets, and courses, many of which offer a FREE downloadable version that expands on the topic(s). Click on the link below to explore AgriLife Learn!
Newsletters from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Ellis County
Our County Extension Agents keep clients and the community informed of events, workshops, health tips, youth development opportunities, and the like through monthly publications. Click on the appropriate links below to learn more within each program area.
The BLT Buzz Newsletter is a publication from the Ellis County Better Living for Texans Extension Agent, Jade Edgar.
The Clover Leaf Newsletter is a publication of the Ellis County 4-H Club program.
Thrive, Ellis County is a publication from the Family & Community Health County Extension Agent, Ellis County, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
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Waxahachie, TX 75165-4702