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

Click the links below for more information about local departments or contact your county office.

4-H and Youth Development

Agriculture & Natural Resources

    Family and Community Health

        Upcoming Program Information

         Upcoming Programs in Gillespie County

        • Monday, December 8, 2025

          Gillespie County Extension Office

          Nut Entries:

          Drop off  Nov. 15 – 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

          Adult 18+

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

          Official rules

        Office Closed

        Our office will be closed December 24th & 25 and January 1st.

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        08
        Gillespie County Pecan Show and Bake Off
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