Gillespie County
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.
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April 17th, 2026. 12:00-1:00 pm
Learn how to grow and cook Sweet Corn. Try recipe samples.
Cost is $15 per program.
Register online at https://gillespie-extension-inc.square.site/
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February 6th, 2026. 12:00-1:00 pm
Learn how to grow and cook tomatoes. Try recipe samples and take home a trial tomato plant.
Cost is $15 per program, $25 for series. 2nd in series.
Register online at https://gillespie-extension-inc.square.site/
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February 6th, 2026. 1:00 – 3:00 PM.
Learn how to make spiced tomato jam, water bath canning method.
Take home jam made in class.
Cost is $25, $65 for 3 program series. 2nd in series.
Must pre-register one week in advance.
Register online at https://gillespie-extension-inc.square.site/
February 27th, 2026.8:30 AM -3:30 PM.
General and breakout sessions. Topics include locally adapted vegetables, green manure, edible landscaping, salsa gardening,and more.
No lunch or walkin cost =$35. Lunch option is $45. Preregistration due February 24th with payment.
FlyerPaper Registration FormUnder 45 F Model: 482
32-45 F Model: 295
Last update: 2/2/2026
January average temp: 48 F
December average temp: 54
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Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Staff Directory
- County Extension AgentCounty CoordinatorAgriculture and Natural Resources
- County Extension Agent4-H Coordinator4-H and Youth Development
- County Extension AgentHorticulture
- County Extension AgentFamily and Community Health
- County Office AssistantSupport Staff
- County Office AssistantSupport Staff