Rusk County

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 East Texas Beef & Forage Clinic is taking place on 11/14/2025 at the Rusk County Expo Center-3303 FM 13 W, Henderson, TX. There are 5 CEU credits (2 general, 2 IPM, 1 Laws & Regs) given for attending this clinic. Registration begins at 8:00 AM and adjournment is at 3:00 PM. We have multiple great speakers scheduled to be there. Please RSVP by November 10th by calling our office at 903-657-0376.

Resources Available in Rusk 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.
4-H and Youth Development
Texas Master Gardener
RCYPS Scholarship Guidelines & Application
Please follow the links to access the Rusk County Youth Project Show Scholarship guidelines (first link) and application (second link).
Applications due no later than December 11, 2025!!!!
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:7b28ffd2-39df-4368-809d-339507890c04
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:1d90f1f7-876e-489d-b91d-ca92e3d5227e

2025-2026 RCYPS RULES
Please click to open our RCYPS rules for the 25/26 year.

Commercial Heifer Record Book
Please click to open our Commercial Heifer Record Book.
Local Events
Extension Topics for Rusk County
Animals & Livestock

Plants & Crops

Life & Health

Business & Community

Environment & Natural Resources

Texas 4-H Youth Development

Insects, Pests & Diseases

News from Across the State
Rusk County
Contact Us
Henderson, TX 75652-3128
Staff Directory
- County Extension AgentCounty CoordinatorFamily and Community Health
- County Extension Agent4-H Coordinator4-H and Youth Development
- County Extension AgentAgriculture and Natural Resources
- County Office ManagerSupport StaffOffice Manager