Ellis County

AgriLife Extension Service Office
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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!

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]).

Private Applicator Training Information

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory

Texas A&M Medical Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Ellis County Master Gardener Association

Indian Trail Master Naturalist

Additional Online Resources for Ellis County

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 Clover Leaf Newsletter is a publication of the Ellis County 4-H Club program.

    Click HERE to read this month’s newsletter!

District 8 Farm & Ranch Seminar | December 11, 2025

You are invited to participate in the District 8 Farm & Ranch Seminar on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM; $60 per person.

Eight hours of pesticide CEUs will be offered:

  • The first 5 CEU hours cover all requirements for Commercial License Holders
  • Three hours will be in General,
  • Three hours in IPM, and
  • Two hours in Laws & Regulations

To register to attend in person, call the Ellis County office at (972) 825-5175 by Monday, December 8th, at Noon.

To register for the virtual event, visit the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/district-8-farm-and-ranch-virtual-seminar-tickets-1830404923399?aff=oddtdtcreator

Click HERE for a readable/printable version of the flyer.

Ellis County