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
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • County Coordinator
Phone: (325) 672-6048
Fax: (325) 672-9148
Email: [email protected]

Maggie McBride

  • County Extension Agent - 4-H and Youth Development
  • 4-H Coordinator
  • 4-H and Youth Development
Phone: (325) 672-6048
Fax: (325) 672-9148
Email: [email protected]

Kim Miles

  • County Extension Agent - Family and Community Health
  • Family and Community Health
Phone: (325) 672-6048
Fax: (325) 672-9148
Email: [email protected]

Amy Acosta

  • County Administrative Assistant - 4-H
  • Support Staff
Phone: (325) 672-6048
Email: [email protected]

Pam Jones

  • County Administrative Assistant
  • Support Staff
Phone: (325) 672-6048
Fax: (325) 672-9148
Email: [email protected]

Dawnyel Luckie

  • County Program Assistant/Volunteer Coordinator
  • Support Staff
Phone: (325) 672-6048
Fax: (325) 672-9148
Email: [email protected]

Dylan Osborn

  • Extension Intern I
  • Horticulture
Phone: (325) 672-6048
Fax: (325) 672-9148
Email: [email protected]

Lora Webb

  • Extension Agent-Better Living for Texans
  • Extension Agent
  • Better Living for Texans (BLT)
Phone: (325) 672-6048
Fax: (325) 672-9148
Email: [email protected]

Big Country Beef Conference

August 21 @ 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

AEP Big Country Hall on Taylor County Expo fairgrounds

<<Agenda will be posted once it’s finalized>>

For information, contact Pam Jones, Taylor Co. Administrative Assistant [email protected] or 325-672-6048.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service local resources for Taylor County

  • Ag & Natural Resources

    Field Crops

    Lawn Garden

    Livestock

    Predator Control

     

  • Family & Community Health

  • 4-H Youth Development

  • Better Living for Texans

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Taylor County Courthouse

Taylor County Expo Center

Abilene Chamber of Commerce

Big Country Master Gardener Association

Texas Master Gardener Association

Big Country Master Naturalist Chapter

Texas Master Naturalist Association

Upcoming Events

  • Monthly Hikes with Big Country Master Naturalist

    • July
    • August
    • September
    • October
    • November
    • December

     

  • Monthly Star Parties with Big Country Master Naturalists

Local Events

Aug
05
Insect Identification Class
Sep
16
2025 Texas Animal Manure Management Issues (TAMMI) Conference: Day 1
Sep
17
2025 Texas Animal Manure Management Issues (TAMMI) Conference: Day 2
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Taylor County

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Address: 1982 Lytle Way
Abilene, TX 79602-4287
Phone: (325) 672-6048
Fax: (325) 672-9148
Email: [email protected]