Erath County

Stephenville, Texas is uniquely located in rural Texas, one hour southwest of Dallas/Ft Worth for easy access to metropolitan amenities and a major airport, yet isolated from big city stress. A city of over 20,000 friendly people, Stephenville is an inviting, gracious community with a rich western heritage in a beautiful country setting along the Bosque River. It is distinctively Texan-independent, hardworking, and educated. Known as the “Cowboy Capital of the World” and the “City of Champions”, Stephenville takes pride in having small-town values, where a strong work ethic, family values, and a giving heart still matter.
The staff of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is proud to serve the citizens and visitors of Erath County. The Erath County, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service aims to provide quality, relevant outreach and continuing education programs and services to the people of Texas based on university research in family and consumer services, 4-H, youth development, agriculture, natural resources, home horticulture, and community development.
Welcome to Erath County!
Visit the County Office WebsiteErath County Staff
Thomas Boyle
- County Extension Agent
- 4-H and Youth Development
- 4-H Coordinator
Andrea Brooks
- County Extension Agent
- Family and Community Health
Lonnie Jenschke
- County Extension Agent
- County Coordinator
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
Kooper Martin
- Intern
- Family and Community Health
- 4-H and Youth Development
Betty McIntosh
- County Office Manager
- Office Manager
Beth Shipman
- County Part-Time Support Staff
- Support Staff
Resources available in Erath 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 local office.
Erath County Youth Fair
Family and Community Health
Texas Master Gardener Program
Livestock Show Resources
Erath 4-H Star Applications-/Project Completion Forms/4-H Ambassador Application
Erath County Pasture to Packer Program
Monday, June 9th, 2025
Live-Viewing of New World Screwworm Webinar
2:00 – 4:30 pm.
AgriLife Research Center
1229. N. US Hwy 281
Stephenville, TX 76401
Extension Topics for Erath County
Environment & Natural Resources

Animals & Livestock

Texas 4-H Youth Development

Insects, Pests & Diseases

Life & Health

Plants & Crops

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Erath County
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Stephenville, TX 76401