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

BACKYARD CHICKEN SEMINAR SERIES

Egg Grader Training–Dec. 1-4, 2025
Register for this one by scanning the QR Code or
using the link.
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.
From Pasture to Profit: Mastering Small Ruminant Production
Hear PVAMU Extension Program Specialist Scott Horner
present “From Pasture to Profit: Mastering Small Ruminant Production
FREE to the public but registration is required.
Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, 10 AM-12 Noon @ the Extension Mtg Room.
Click the title for registration info & RSVP Deadline.
Mocktail Happy Hour
Sip, Savor, & Celebrate! Get tips on some creative ways to make alcohol-free drinks!
Dec. 1st–5:30 in the evening to 6:30 PM. (Spend your ‘happy hour’ with us!)
Smith County Extension Meeting Room.
$20.00 per person and pre-registration required to: 903.590.2980. Click Title for more…
D5 4H Opportunity Scholarship-Apply 2026!
Virtual Online Instruction open to enrolled 4H Members & Adults
Register to participate by using this link:
https://forms.gle/33ZEiuFbuSZix5HZA
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.
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.
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
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….