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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Smith County Staff

Greg Grant

  • County Extension Agent
  • Horticulture
Phone: (903) 590-2980
Fax: (903) 590-2984
Email: [email protected]

Clint Perkins

  • County Extension Agent
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • County Coordinator
  • County Administrator
Phone: (903) 590-2980
Fax: (903) 590-2980
Email: [email protected]

Skyler Shively

  • County Extension Agent
  • 4-H Coordinator
  • 4-H and Youth Development
Phone: (903) 590-2980
Fax: (903) 590-2984
Email: [email protected]

Amy Smith-Shively

  • County Extension Agent - FCH
  • Family and Community Health
Phone: (903) 590-2980
Fax: (903) 590-2984
Email: [email protected]

Julieta Aguilar

  • Smith County Secretary
  • Support Staff
Phone: (903) 590-2980
Fax: (903) 590-2984
Email: [email protected]

Anthony Brown

  • Extension Agent-AgNR
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
Phone: (903) 590-2980
Fax: (903) 590-2984
Email: [email protected]

Erica Davis

  • Extension Agent- Better Living for Texans
  • Extension Agent
  • Better Living for Texans (BLT)
Phone: (903) 590-2980
Fax: (903) 590-2984
Email: [email protected]

MG Helpdesk

  • Master Gardener Volunteer
Phone: (903) 590-2980
Fax: (903) 590-2984
Email: [email protected]

Amanda Southard

  • Administrative Assistant
  • Administrative Support Staff
Phone: (903) 590-2980
Fax: (903) 590-2984
Email: [email protected]

Robbie Williamson

  • Smith County Office Manager
Phone: (903) 590-2980
Fax: (903) 590-2984
Email: [email protected]

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Master Gardener Help Desk Request

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Agriculture and Natural Resources

Horticulture

EAST REGION AGRILIFE CONFERENCE & EXPO

January 16, 2026
Cross Brand Cowboy Church Arena

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Upcoming Events

  • 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 flyer for the contact info.

  • Become a Master Wellness Volunteer & make a difference in someone’s life! Training is Sept. 3rd. Click on the flyer to find out how you can help!

  • 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 flyer.

  • Preserving the Harvest: Basic Canning Workshop
    September 17th–1:00 PM-2:00 PM
    Click on the flyer to attend-FREE to the Public!

  • 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
    Click on the flyer to get all the details!

  • Learn how to preserve and can by attending these 3 canning workshops or 1 or 2 of them. $35.00 per lesson.
    Click the flyer for all the information!

  • 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 flyer 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.
    Click on the flyer to enlarge it up and get full details

  • Holiday Fun & Less Stress! “Stress Less With Mindfulness”! Every Wednesday throughout November.
    Click on the flyer now to get registered and join us!

  • Coming to the Journey Center in January (see the dates)!
    Kids Mindful Self! Click on flyer for full details.

Local Events

Jul
22
Back to the Basics: Homesteading Series
Jul
25
Greenhouse and Nursery Pest Management Seminar
Aug
05
Insect Identification Class
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Contact Us

Address: Room 116, Smith Co Cotton Belt Bldg 1517 W Front St
Tyler, TX 75702-7854
Phone: (903) 590-2980
Fax: (903) 590-2984
Email: [email protected]

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