Smith County

AgriLife Extension Service Office

We provide research-based information in Agriculture/Natural Resources, Horticulture, Family & Community Health, 4-H and Youth Development, and Better Living for Texans. The Smith County Extension Program is administered by a professional staff of Extension agents working with the Smith County Leadership Advisory Board. Educational programs are implemented through specific program area committees. Board and committee members are community volunteers interested in helping the people of Smith County.

Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Smith County has a rich history of serving its citizens. In 1906, W.C. Stallings was hired by the Smith County Commissioner’s Court as the first county agent in the United States to serve only one county. Today, six agents and three support staff team members serve residents with a diverse offering of educational programs and services.

Our Office can offer programs in the following areas: Health & Fitness; Limited Resource Farmers; Farm & Ranch Profitability; Youth Development; Sustainable Environmental Landscaping, Water Conservation and General Horticulture; Better Living for Texans.

Visit the County Office Website

Master Gardener Help Desk Request Form

Master Gardener Help Desk Request

Form created for Master Gardeners to assist clientele with gardening issues

Upcoming Events

Food Handlers Class
If you need your Food Handlers license the next
opportunity to get certified is Thursday, Oct 2nd.
Register by Sept. 24th. See how by clicking on the
Title.
Pond Field Day
Gain a couple CEU’s have some fun in the process!
Friday, October 17, 2025, 8:00 AM-12 Noon in Mineola.
See location on flyer. Cost $10.00 per person. For the address
to the pond click on the title.
EAST REGION QUILTS OF VALOR 4H SEW DAY
Be a part of something that will make you feel proud for our Service Men & Women
Make a Quilt top & Tour the Textile Facility @
Stitchin’ Heaven Fabric Store & Learning Center in Quitman.
Dates & Registration info is on the flyer-click on the title to see it.
Smith County Master Gardener's Annual Bulb Sale
The 2025 Annual “From Bulbs to Blooms Conference & Bulb Sale”
Oct. 25th–9 AM-1 PM.
Online Store opens October 13th-October 22nd
Read the flyer by clicking on the title
Preserving the Harvest Smith County
This is a 2-part Preservation Canning Class w/2 different lessons.
$35.00 per lesson (non-refundable).
Class 1: Jelly Making
Class 2: Salsa
Dates & Location–click on the Title
Backyard Chicken Seminar Series

Chicken Basics–October 20-24, 2025
Egg Grader Training–Dec. 1-4, 2025
Register for one or both of these trainings by clicking on the Title and scanning QR Codes
D5 4H HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC
Cross Brand Cowboy Church
October 25th–8 AM-5 PM
D5 4H Horsehmanship Clinic
Cost is $100 per participant (Late Reg. Oct. 1-3)
Register online @ 4Honline. Click on Title for all the details
Spooktacular Halloween Whizbang & Sporting Clays
D5 Shooting Sports Friday, Halloween!
Lots of info on the attached flyer.
Click on the Title to see it all!
Joys of Christmas
Let’s have some Holiday fun!
November 1st–9:00 AM-12 Noon
here @ the Extension Office.
Call 903.590.2980 before Oct. 26th
Click on the Title to see the details
Stress Less With Mindfulness
Wednesdays in Novembers can be rewarding
by joining us for Cocoa, Conversation & Crafts
Locations is: The Journey Center in Lindale.
Click on the Title for full details!
Kids Mindful Self
Coming to the Journey Center in January! Click on the title for all the details
2025/2026 4H General Photography Contest
Contest is open to enrolled D5 Cover kids, 4H Members and Adults.
Reg is open Oct. 2 thru Feb. 13th
register @ texas.4honline.com
$15.00 per entry. Click on the Title to see full details.
2026 4H Food Challenge Contest
Friday, January 23, 2026
Maude Cobb Convention Center
Longview!
Click on the Flyer to register.
Open Flyer by clicking on Title