Waller County

AgriLife Extension Service Office

Through an expansive network of 250 county offices and more than 900 professional educators, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides practical, accessible solutions to everyday challenges. Connect with an AgriLife Extension representative in your area to explore the wide range of educational resources, programming and activities available to you. Major programming efforts in Waller County include 4-H and youth development, agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, and community and economic development. 4-H and youth development major focuses include youth livestock, robotics, egg to chick, and AG in the classroom. Support Waller County diverse agriculture and natural resources such as beef and forage, rice, commercial green industry, coastal prairie habitats, diverse wildlife, bee keeping, specialty crops, and home horticulture. Family and community health major focuses include preserving the harvest, heathy living, and supporting parents and senior citizens. Support Waller County community and economic development through supporting housing fairs, job readiness, trade training workshops, small businesses, and financial literacy.

Resources Available in Waller 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

Lear more about 4-H and Youth Development programs in Waller County.

4-H BBQ
May 16

Adult Education

Learn more about adult education and upcoming programs in Waller County.

Annual Management of Golf & Sports Turf Systems
January 13, Sand Hill Farm in Waller, 5 CEU will be offered
Roots to Results New Landowner Series
This series is designed not only for those who are new to owning or managing rural land, but also for individuals looking to refresh their knowledge or gain more information on land stewardship, management practices, and available resources. Programs will start at 1:30 and end at 5:00. To register or for more information call 979-542-2753 or [email protected] 2025-2026 schedule is below. The Waller County program will take place at the Historic Warren Ranch in Hockley.
January 16, Waller County: Grazing, Livestock, and Range
March 20, Washington County: Bees and Trees
May 15, O.D Butler Forage Field Day at Thomas Ranch in Grimes County
Private Pesticide Applicator Training
This training is designed for private pesticide applicators in Texas that want to obtain a pesticide license. Training only on January 28, testing will not be offered during this training. Registration Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TVR9XYQ
Quarterly Beef and Forage Dinner
Dates and topics for 2026 Quarterly Beef and Forage Dinner: Jan. 28 Preparing Forages for the Growing Season, April 29 External Cattle Parasites, July 22 Summer Plant ID and IPM, and Oct. 28 Winter Feeding Strategies. The location will be the extension office. Dinner will be served at 6 and program will be from 6:00-7:30. Call the extension office to register.
Acres in Action Wildlife and Habitat Workshop
The Jan. 30 workshop will take place at the Washington County Expo Center in Brenham. Topis will include wildlife diseases, vultures & predators, habitat management for reptiles, tree diseases and wildlife habitat, and grazing and wildlife. This workshop will be of interest to any landowners or individuals who want to learn how to manage habitat for our local wildlife. Registration Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P9P376L
Branching Out: An Orchard Growers' Seminar
This seminar will help new or prospective growers from backyard to 100-acre orchards. The topics will also be of interest to established growers. The seminar will take place on Jan. 31 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Hempstead. Registration Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3ZKV8XX
Fort Bend Vegetable Conference
The 41^st annual conference will take place on Feb. 17 in Rosenberg. Multiple tracts will be offered including backyard gardeners, 5-hour CEU for agriculture pesticide applicators, and market gardeners. For more information contact the Fort Bend County Extension Office.
South Central TX AG Conference
This 5-hour CEU program will take place at Vonderosa Farms in Hempstead on Feb 25. CEU offered will include 2 general, 2 IPM, and 1 L&R pending TDA approval. Registration detail will be available in early February.