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

Smith County Master Gardeners 2026 Library Series
SMITH COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS 2026 LIBRARY SERIES
Free and Open to the Public!
Tyler Public Library Taylor Auditorium.
Click on the Title for all the Lecture Dates & Topics.
Tri- County Pollinator Series
Tri-County Pollinator Series
April 17 th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Discover native plants and pollinators at Snake Woman’s Garden, Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
Call Cherokee County for more information (903) 683-5416
Better your days, the Mediterranean Way
Better your days, the Mediterranean Way!
Adopt a healthier eating lifestyle-try these new dishes that we will introduce
at the March Lunch N’ Learn.
Friday, March 20th–12 Noon @ the Extension Meeting Room.
Cost is $8.00.
Click on the Title to register by phone.
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 March 21, 2026.
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
Mineola Nature Preserve Tour
Mineola Nature Preserve Tour
Let’s have some fun! Come walk with us!
Friday, March 27, 2026 @ Pavilion for the ‘meet up’ 9:00 AM
Walking Tour will begin 10:00-12 Noon.
Call Wood or Smith Counties @ the listed numbers on the flyer
Click the Flyer to see the numbers and other info.
D5 4H Horse Judging Contest
D5 4H Horse Judging ContestD5 4H Horse Judging Constest
Monday, April 6, 2026
Cross Brand Cowboy Church
See Registration Dates by clicking on the Title
Making Boa
MAKING BOA
Want to learn to sew and have some fun with our Smith EEA Ladies?!
Learn to make “Kitchen Boa”. I know you are wandering what they are?!
It is like the ‘new apron’ of today! Cost is $10.00. Class will be held
@ the Extension Meeting Room 114 on Friday, April 10th-10 AM-3 PM. Come and
go-stay long as you like. Click on the Title for all the details!
Noon Gardening Program
Lufkin County Extension Office in Lufkin, TX! Date: March 17th!
Bring your Lunch and come Hear Dr. Greg Grant talking
“Everything you Learned About Gardening is Wrong”!
This will be Funny, Informative & Good!
Click on Title for Location Address & Phone number
D5 4H Entomology Collection ID
Listen up D5 4H’ers! ID & Collect Common Insects.
Entomology Collection. Register on 4H Online now thru March 20th.
See Cost and more by clicking on the Title
2026 Vector Management CEU Program
2026 Vector Management CEU Program
Thursday, April 10th–8 AM-3 PM. CEU Loaded!
Scan the QR Code by clicking on the Title
Cooking Well Texas Meets Mediterranean
Cooking Well Texas Meets Mediterranean
This is a 3-part Workshop that will focus on preparing Mediterranean Dishes.
Learn and practice healthier habits in preparing dishes the Mediterranean way.
Cost is $24.00 for all 3 lessons. All Class are from 12 Noon-1 PM on these dates:
April 13th
April 20th
April 27th
Click on the Title to find out how to register!
Raising Resilient Learners Conference
Raising Resilient Learners Conference
Tuesday, April 14th-10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Smith County Extension Mtg Room 116A
To Register call 903.590.2980 by April 7th–$10.00 each participant.
Lunch is included. Come out and get valuable mental health caregiver education
to improve the emotional well-being and academic success for youth!
Click on the Title for the program line-up
Tri County Beef & Forage Workshop
Tri-County Beef & Forage Workshop
3 CEU Hours Available!
Cost is $10.00 (Check or Cash @ the Door)
RSVP to 903.683.5416 by April 20th.
Check out the Speaker Line Up by clicking on the title.
D5 4H 'Aim for the Game' Archery Meet
Aim for the Game Archery Meet
The Ronald Barlow Memorial #-D Archery Meet is Saturday, April 25th
Fairway Farms in San Augustine, TX
Registration is now open to 4H Members 3rd-12 grades statewide
Adults w/registered 4H’ers.
The rules are posted in the 4H section of the Website.
Click on the Title for more details
Come Alive in D5 Round Up
Come Alive in D5 RoundUp
Panola College is the spot for the May 1st & 2nd D5 4H RoundUp!
Registration information can be viewed by clicking on the Title.
D5 4H Multi-District Livestock Judging
D5 4H Multi-District Livestock Judging
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Louis Pearce Pavilion in College Station
Register on 4HOnline.com. Cost is $25.00.
See dates for registration by clicking on the title.
Private Applicator Training in Chandler
Private Applicator Training is coming to Chandler, TX on Friday, May 8th–8:30 AM-12 Noon
@ First Methodist Church in Chandler. The Address is listed on the Flyer. Click on the Title to see address.
Native Landscape Certification Program
Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP)
Saturday, June 6th–9 AM-3 PM @ Tyler Nature Center.
Cost is $45.00 & is limited to the 1st 30 to register.
Click on the Title to see the Email to register!