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.
Smith County Master Gardeners 2026 Library Series
It’s here! 2026 Library Series
Free and Open to the Public!
Tyler Public Library Taylor Auditorium.
Click on the Title for all the Lecture Dates & Topics.
Professional Landscape Conference
Friday, January 30, 2026
9:00 AM-12 Noon FREE Program
Extension Meeting Room
Click on the Title for
Registration QR Code and link
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.
If you cannot make the Feb. 4th date, Register for the Feb. 26th
Class. Time will be 2 PM-4 PM–same location.
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 Registration Fee is $10.00.
Call 903.590.2980 to register.
Care Giver Support February Lunch & Learn
Sometimes those who care for others need care themselves.
Come and get a refreshing and motivation!
County Extension Meeting Room 114–12 Noon-1:00 PM.
Click on the title for cost and registration deadline.
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.
Mental Health First Aid Training Course
You’ll never have a better time to get certified to be Mental Health First-Aid Responder.
Training is FREE! Date: February 17, 2026–8:30 AM-4:30 PM w/30 minute break for Lunch
(not-provided) Smith County Extension Meeting Room 116Az
Click Title for how to register and more.
East Texas Fruit, Nut, & Vegetable Conference
Registration opens @ 7:30 AM for the Annual ETFNV Conference
New location this year: St. Louis Baptist Church on Frankston Hwy!
Online Registration $20.00
Onsight Registration $30.00
Adjourn 12:15 PM
Click the Title to register online, location info and speaker lineup.
North East Texas Land Summit
Registration is open for the North ET Land Summit
Tuesday, February 23rd–8:30 AM-4:00 PM @ the
Greater Tyler Association of Realtors Office.
See the Address on the flyer as well as Registration QR Code and Link.

Click on the Title for complete information and register before the Feb. 20th-5 PM deadline.
Gardening Seminar, "Backyard Blueprint: Tips for the Everyday Gardener"
Come here Dr. Greg Grant of Smith County and Brad Voss of Collin County
Both Horticulturists, Presenting and giving you the best Blueprints for Gardening!
Saturday, February 28, 2026-8:30 AM-12 PM
First Christian Church in Longview!
Cost: $20.00 per person
Click on the Title to scan QR Code and Pre-pay online.
East Region 4H Meat Judging & Identification
Judge the quality and retail value of meat @ the East Region 4H Meat Judging & ID Contest
Mineola Packing Company in Mineola
Registration is open Jan. 5- Feb. 26, 2026 at the cost of $25.00.
Late Registration will be $50.00.
Click on title for more registration info
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….