Gillespie County

AgriLife Extension Service Office

Welcome to Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service – Gillespie County which has been helping serve the needs of Gillespie County for 70 plus years. We have dedicated staff for the 4-H & Youth Development, Family & Community Health, Ag & Natural Resources and Horticulture.

Contact information is in the sidebar to the right.

County Departments

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4-H and Youth Development

Agriculture & Natural Resources

    Family and Community Health

        Landowner Strategies Program

        The Gillespie County Extension Office will be holding a program on Landowner Strategies for Wildlife Valuation, Grazing & Fire Preparedness.

        This program will take place November 21 from 10:00am-2:30pm. The cost is $25 per person w/ Lunch or $10 per person to bring your own lunch.

        Topics will include:   Wildlife Tax Valuation, Ways to Keep an Ag Exemption, Wildlife and Livestock Interaction, Ag Law Resources, Hill Country Tree Care and Firewise for Your Ranch.

        Registration Deadline is November 16th and can be done at gillespie-extension-inc.square.site  or by contacting the Gillespie County Extension Office at (830) 997-3452

         

         

        Upcoming Program Information

         Upcoming Programs in Gillespie County

        • November 21, 2025 from 10:00am-2:30pm @ the Gillespie County Extension Office

          $25 per person w/ lunch, $10 per person w/out lunch

          Registration Deadline: November 16, 2025

          Call (830) 997-3452 or register online

        • Monday, December 8, 2025 at the Gillespie County Extension Office

          Nut Entries: Drop off between Nov. 15 and Dec. 8 (by 10:00am)

          40-42 pecans of the same variety, in a paper bag (1 entry per variety)

          Bake Off Entries: Drop off Dec. 8 by 10:00am

          $5 for first entry, all other entries free

          Entry must not require refrigeration

          Age Divisions: K-6th Grade, 7th-12th Grade, and Adult 18+

          Contact Beth McMahon at (830) 997-3452 for additional information

          Official rules

        Office Closed

        Our office will be closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day

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