Taylor County

AgriLife Extension Service Office

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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).

Taylor County Staff

Steve Estes

County Extension Agent - Agriculture and Natural Resources
County Coordinator
Agriculture and Natural Resources

(325) 672-6048

(325) 672-9148

[email protected]

Maggie McBride

County Extension Agent - 4-H and Youth Development
4-H and Youth Development
4-H Coordinator

(325) 672-6048

(325) 672-9148

[email protected]

Kim Miles

County Extension Agent - Family and Community Health
Family and Community Health

(325) 672-6048

(325) 672-9148

[email protected]

Amy Acosta

County Administrative Assistant - 4-H
Support Staff

(325) 672-6048

[email protected]

Pam Jones

County Administrative Assistant
Support Staff

(325) 672-6048

(325) 672-9148

[email protected]

Dawnyel Luckie

County Program Assistant/Volunteer Coordinator
Support Staff

(325) 672-6048

(325) 672-9148

[email protected]

Lora Webb

Extension Agent-Better Living for Texans
Extension Agent
Better Living for Texans (BLT)

(325) 672-6048

(325) 672-9148

[email protected]

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.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has several areas of focus, including:

Ag & Natural Resources
AgriLife Extension delivers research-based educational programs and solutions for all Texans.
Farm Service Agency
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ag & NR
Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas Department of Agriculture Private Applicator Training
Soil, Water & Forage Testing
Texas Pecan Growers Assoc.
2018 Farm Bill
Helpful Links:
Aggie Horticulture
Texas Comptroller – Farm Sales Tax
Natural Resource Conservation Service
USDA Home Page
Texas Parks & Wildlife
Pre-Harvest Sprouting in Wheat
Family & Community Health
Family and Community Health
Watch a Video
Walk Across Texas
Slow Cooker Information
Testing Slow Cookers For Accuracy
Slow Cooker Street Tacos
Food Protection Management

Dinner Tonight – Recipes everyone will love
http://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipes/
4-H Youth Development
What is 4-H?
What is 4-H?
Download the Taylor Co. 4-H Family Handbook
Follow Taylor County 4-H on Facebook
Follow Taylor County 4-H on Instagram
Sign up today!
Texas 4-H
What can I do in 4-H?
4-H Clubs in Taylor County
Big Country 4-H
4-H Horse Club
Jim Ned 4-H
Stampede 4-H
Wylie 4-H
Shooting Sports
Call our office at 325-672-6048 for more information.

Upcoming Events

Monthly Hikes with Big Country Master Naturalist
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Wings on the Wind Festival
Saturday, April 12, 2025