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.

Pathway to Homeownership
Join us for a free Homeownership Workshop in collaboration with USDA Rural Development, where industry experts will guide you through the entire homebuying process. You’ll also gain practical tips on preparing for homeownership and choosing the right team to confidently get you to the closing table. Workshop will be June 25 from 10-2 at the Waller County Community Center.
Farmer Appreciation Breakfast
We invite Waller County area farmers, landowners, and individuals involved in the production of rice, cotton, and grain to join us for a free breakfast to kick off the 2026 harvest season! Updates from industry and specialists followed by optional post breakfast crop tour of Pederson Rice Farm.
Texas Superstar Result Demonstration New Plants for the Home Landscape
This free program, supported by Waller County Farm Bureau, will take place on July 11 from 8:30-12:00 at Brookwood Horticulture in Brookshire. Homeowners and gardeners will get a chance to see new plants being evaluated for Texas Gulf Coast region along with hearing from industry experts. Topics will include establishing ornamentals, plant breeders update, and flowering plants for 4 seasons. Registration is required.
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 Summer Plant ID and IPM, July 22 External Cattle Parasites, 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.
Private Pesticide Applicator Training
This training is designed for Private Pesticide applicators in Texas that want to obtain a Pesticide license. Training only, testing will not be offered during this training. Training is required for all private applicators prior to taking the private applicator exam by the Texas Department of Agriculture and administrated by Metro Institute. Testing procedures will be explained during the training.
The next training will occur on July 22 at the Waller Extension Office. Training will start at 8:30 and will finish around noon. Registration information will be available in July.