Smith County

AgriLife Extension Service Office

We provide research-based information in Agriculture/Natural Resources, Horticulture, Family & Community Health and 4-H and Youth Development. The Smith County Extension Program is administered through a professional staff of Extension agents working with the Smith County Leadership Advisory Board. Educational programs are implemented through specific program area committees. Our 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 via 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.

Resources Available in Smith County

Upcoming Events

Tri County Pollinator Series
Tri-County Pollinator Series
July 17 th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Come learn the INaturalist program and how to utilize it to Identify Native Pollinators
Call Smith County for more information and to reserve your spot (903) 590-2980
Summer Garden
SUMMER GARDEN PROGRAM
“Monarch Waystations for Texas” Speaker: Carol Clark, Master Naturalist Specialist
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 2-4 PM here @ the Extension Meeting Room
Reserve Your spot by scanning the QR Code on the flyer.
Access the flyer by clicking on the Title.
Fairs, Festivals & Events Certified
FAIRS, FESTIVALS & EVENTS CERTIFIED JUDGE’S TRAINING
If you want to become a Certified Judge for Fairs, Festivals & Events, here is your opportunity.
Attend the July 22, 2026 Training @ the Gregg County Extension Office in Longview.
Register to their office by July 21st. Time is 9:00 AM-3:30 PM. Cost is $25.00 per person.
Mail in checks or cash accepted. Call (903) 236-8429 for questions.
Click the Title for more info.
Food Handlers Class
FOOD HANDLERS CLASS
ATTN: Smith County and Surrounding Areas:
Those needing to obtain your Food Handlers License will have opportunity to do so
Monday, August 3rd–9:00 AM-11:00 AM @ the Extension Meeting Room.
Cost is $25.00 (non-refundable). Pre-register by calling our Office no later than July 27th.
Click on Title for the number.
Private Applicator Training
PRIVATE APPLICATOR TRAINING
Friday, August 7, 2026
Smith County Extension Meeting Room 116A–8:30 AM-12 Noon
Cost is $10.00 Registration Fee & $50.00 for Class Manuals.
You must Pre-register to 903.590.2980 or email:[email protected]
Branching Out Seminar
BRANCHING OUT SEMINAR
Lufkin Convention Center-Friday, August 21, 2026 10 AM-2:30 PM
Texas Forest Landowners Council presents “Branching Out”.
Seminar will feature several speakers and panelists including
Smith County’s Horticulturist & Author Dr. Greg Grant PhD.
Cost is $20.00-Lunch Included.
Click the title to register by scanning QR Code or go to: texasforestry.org
State of Agriculture
STATE OF AGRICULTURE
“Celebrate the Economic Impact of Ag in East Texas!
ET State Fair Exhibit Building
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Click on the Title for the Registration link
Smith County Hay Show
42nd Smith County Hay Show
Friday, October 2, 2026 –11:30 AM @ the East Texas Fair Exhibit Building on Hwy 64.
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION. ALSO PLEASE NOTE THE NEW SAMPLE COLLECTION MONTH AND DATES:
Monday, August 3rd to Saturday, August 8th. ALL DROP OFF LOCATIONS LISTED ON THE FLYER.
Click on the Title for ALL DROP OFF LOCATIONS.