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

Self Defense Training Classes
Self-Defense/Mental Wellness
Know what to do, should you
need to protect and defend
you or a loved one. Training
begins Nov. 17th and runs
well into 2026. Click the title for
the dates, time & reg. info.
4H Food Show Contest
On Friday, Dec. 5th all roads will lead to Center, TX
for the D5 4H Food Show Contest.
Register by Nov. 13th for $20.00; After that a Late fee will incur.
Click the flyer for all details & contact your local Ext. 4H Agent for more.
Stress Less With Mindfulness
FREE Workshop to help relieve Stress of the Holidays!
Come on out for Cocoa, Conversation & Crafts!
December 16th–1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Register now-click on the title to find out how.
Extension Meeting Room!
Garden Pest Management
Homeowners: Learn the best pest management practices
available by attending this FREE program!
Overton Research in Overton
Thursday, December 18, 2025
8:30 AM Registration-9 AM-Noon.
Click on the Title for the program specialist presenters.
Food Handlers Class
If you need Food Handlers Certification, click on the Title
and get registered for next training on Wed., Feb. 4, 2026,
9 AM-11 AM @ the Extension Mtg Room.
Private Applicator Training
The next Private Applicator Training will be Friday, February 6th–8:30 AM-12 Noon
@ the Smith County Extension Office.
Class Manuals are $50.00 and Class Recreation Fee is $10.00.
Call 903.590.2980 to register.
4H Smith County Fashion Workshop
Fashion Show Workshop!
Right here @ the Extension Meeting Room
Saturday, January 110th–11:00 AM-12 Noon
Click title for registration deadline & number to call!
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
25-26 LEGO Challenge
Enroll @ texas.4honline.com for D5 4H
LEGO Challenge. Cost is $10.00 per entry.
Open enrollment Oct.3rd-Jan. 15, 2026
Open to enrolled D5 4H Members & Clover Kids.
Click Title to see flyer
Preserving the Harvest: Salsa Workshop
Join us for Preserving the Harvest: Salsa Workshop
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 9 AM-11 AM
Extension Meeting Room.
Pre-registration required to 903.590.2980
$35.00-Sample take home jar for each participant.
Click on the Title now!
4H Floral Design Contest
Come Alive n D5!
May 1, 2026–This Year’s Theme is Patriotism
You will have 45 minutes to create a floral design reflecting the theme.
More information is coming!
Click Title for more….
ERACE Jan 16th-Cross Brand Cowboy Church
ERACE SPCS CEU
SPCS CEU
For those with Structural license, your day’s schedule is slightly different.
Click on the Title to see full conference details.