Taylor County

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Taylor County was established in 1858, and named for Alamo defenders Edward, James and George Taylor. Taylor County is the home of Dyess Air Force Base, major medical centers, the Abilene State Park, Buffalo Gap Historic Village, and multiple colleges/universities.
The county is located in West Central Texas and is part of the Rolling Plains. The size of the county is roughly 919 square miles, with agriculture being one of the primary industries. There are several school districts and various communities throughout the county. The population of the county is approximately 146,836 (2023).
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Steve Estes
- County Extension Agent - Agriculture and Natural Resources
- County Coordinator
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
Maggie McBride
- County Extension Agent - 4-H and Youth Development
- 4-H Coordinator
- 4-H and Youth Development
Kim Miles
- County Extension Agent - Family and Community Health
- Family and Community Health
Amy Acosta
- County Administrative Assistant - 4-H
- Support Staff
Pam Jones
- County Administrative Assistant
- Support Staff
Dawnyel Luckie
- County Program Assistant/Volunteer Coordinator
- Support Staff
Lora Webb
- Extension Agent-Better Living for Texans
- Better Living for Texans (BLT)
- Extension Agent
Resources Available in Taylor County
AgriLife Extension offers key programs across the state that are organized and supported at the county level. Click the links below for more information about local programming or contact your county office.
4-H and Youth Development
Texas Master Gardener
Texas Master Naturalist

Save the Date
Big Country Wheat Tour
May 2, 2025
For more information & to RSVP contact:
Callahan County Extension: 325-854-5835 OR
Taylor County Extension: 325-672-6048

Extension Topics in Taylor County
Texas 4-H Youth Development

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Life & Health

Plants & Crops

Environment & Natural Resources

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Abilene, TX 79602-4287