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).

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Taylor County Staff

Steve Estes

  • County Extension Agent - Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • County Coordinator
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fax: (325) 672-9148

Maggie McBride

  • County Extension Agent - 4-H and Youth Development
  • 4-H Coordinator
  • 4-H and Youth Development
Fax: (325) 672-9148

Kim Miles

  • County Extension Agent - Family and Community Health
  • Family and Community Health
Fax: (325) 672-9148

Amy Acosta

  • County Administrative Assistant - 4-H
  • Support Staff

Pam Jones

  • County Administrative Assistant
  • Support Staff
Fax: (325) 672-9148

Dawnyel Luckie

  • County Program Assistant/Volunteer Coordinator
  • Support Staff
Fax: (325) 672-9148

Lora Webb

  • Extension Agent-Better Living for Texans
  • Better Living for Texans (BLT)
  • Extension Agent
Fax: (325) 672-9148

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

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

  • Ag & Natural Resources

  • Family & Community Health

  • 4-H Youth Development

  • 4-H Clubs in Taylor County

    Call our office at 325-672-6048 for more information.

Upcoming Events

  • Monthly Hikes with Big Country Master Naturalist

    • January
    • February
    • March
    • April
    • May
    • June
    • July
    • August
    • September
    • October
    • November
    • December

     

  • Monthly Star Parties with Big Country Master Naturalists

Extension Topics in Taylor County

Taylor County

Contact Us

Address: 1982 Lytle Way
Abilene, TX 79602-4287
Phone: (325) 672-6048
Fax: (325) 672-9148