Marion County

AgriLife Extension Service Office

Through an expansive network of 250 county offices and more than 900 professional educators, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides practical, accessible solutions to everyday challenges. Connect with an AgriLife Extension representative in your area to explore the wide range of educational resources, programming and activities available to you.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is a partnership between Marion County, Texas A&M University and the United States Department of Agriculture.

It is the mission of Marion County Extension Service to provide superior and relevant educational programs designed to improve the quality of life for citizens of this county.

Come join the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office in Marion County. We are committed to leading volunteers through planning, youth through inspiration, and others through our services.

Educational programs of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin.

Resources Available in Marion 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 county office.

Marion County 4-H

WHAT IS 4-H?
4-H is a club for kids and teens to develop life skills, learn about the world around them, and have fun! Youth who join a 4-H club can choose to participate in a variety of projects and activities while they make friends, learn together and serve their community.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Youth:
Clover Kids: K – 2nd Grade*
4-H Members: 3rd – 12th grade (ages 8-18)

Adults:
May serve as volunteers in capacities such as club/project leaders, planning committee members and more!

JOIN TODAY!

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4-H AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK
Cattle
Goats
Horse
Poultry
Rabbits
Sheep
Swine
Livestock Judging
4-H FAMILY COMMUNITY HEALTH
Consumer Education
Fashion & Interior Design
Food & Nutrition
4-H NATURAL RESOURCES
Archery
Rifle
Shotgun
Fishing
4-H LEADERSHIP & CITIZENSHIP
Community Service
Leadership
Public Speaking
4-H STEM
Photography
Robotics

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Agriculture is one of the main sources of income for Marion County Livestock and forage production is a $6.6 million dollar industry in Marion County. Timber is a $6 million dollar industry in Marion County. Livestock, forage, and timber enterprises are affected by climate status as well as market variability. Livestock production, improved pastures, soil fertility, and small grains for grazing are an important part of the agricultural makeup of Marion County. The ever-changing dynamics of livestock and forage production present difficult decisions for producers. Changes in the marketplace, weather, and input costs all affect the bottom line of our Beef and Forage producers.

$6.6 Million dollar industry in Marion County
280 properties identified as Farms in Marion County.
178 acres is the average size of a farm in Marion County.

Marion County producers along with new landowners continue to seek out new information in order to adapt and adopt new practices to prevent loss in production. The Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee worked hard in identifying and planning programs to benefit our Marion County timber, beef and forage producers.