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.

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Master Gardener Help Desk Request Form

Master Gardener Help Desk Request

Form created for Master Gardeners to assist clientele with gardening issues

Upcoming Events

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5 CEU’s Available @ the Gold Hall in Hallsville–August 15th.
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Looking to start Beekeeping? Here are basics to get going!
Hands on learning provided to attendees. RSVP by Sept. 5th to attend by clicking on the title for the contact info.
Become a Master Wellness Volunteer & make a difference in someone’s life! Training is Sept. 3rd–9:00 AM-4:00 PM @ the Extension Meeting Room. Click on the Title to find out how you can help! Class is $75.00 (non-refundable).
$15.00 per person. Register by September 2nd! Call 903.590.2980.
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CEU’s Available! Click on the title for full details
It’s that time again! Annual County Hay Show is Monday, September 15th! Get those samples ready and drop them off
beginning July 28th thru August 2nd. To see the locations for the drop off sites click on the title.
Preserving the Harvest: Basic Canning Workshop
September 17th–1:00 PM-2:00 PM
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*Online Store opens October 13th thru October 22nd.
Conference is Saturday, October 25th–9 AM-1 PM
Sponsored by Smith County Master Gardeners. Call if you have questions 903.590.2994
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*Learn how to preserve and can by attending these 3 canning workshops or 1 or 2 of them. $35.00 per lesson.
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Giant Pumpkin Growing Contest. WOW! Get that pumpkin growing and enter before the August 1st deadline. The Winner will walk away with $500.00!
$25.00 per entry. Click the title for full details!
This 2-day event is going to be epic! Oct. 9th & 10th
Get in on the four events that will take place at this Conference to be held in Ft. Worth @ the Tarrant County Extension Office Plaza.
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Holiday Fun & Less Stress! “Stress Less With Mindfulness”! Every Wednesday throughout November.
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Coming to the Journey Center in January! Click on the title for full details.