Smith County

AgriLife Extension Service Office

We provide research-based information in Agriculture/Natural Resources, Horticulture, Family & Community Health and 4-H and Youth Development. The Smith County Extension Program is administered through a professional staff of Extension agents working with the Smith County Leadership Advisory Board. Educational programs are implemented through specific program area committees. Our board and committee members are community volunteers interested in helping the people of Smith County.

Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Smith County has a rich history of serving its citizens. In 1906, W.C. Stallings was hired via the Smith County Commissioner’s Court as the first county agent in the United States to serve only one county. Today, six agents and three support staff team members serve residents with a diverse offering of educational programs and services.

Our Office can offer programs in the following areas: Health & Fitness; Limited Resource Farmers; Farm & Ranch Profitability; Youth Development; Sustainable Environmental Landscaping, Water Conservation and General Horticulture.

Resources Available in Smith County

Upcoming Events

D5 4H Hoof to Grill
Hoof to Grill
July 14, 2026 @ Carol Green Civic Center
Quitman, Texas
Cost is $15.00 and Register online @ 4HOnline
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Tri County Pollinator Series
Tri-County Pollinator Series
July 17 th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Come learn the INaturalist program and how to utilize it to Identify Native Pollinators
Call Smith County for more information and to reserve your spot (903) 590-2980
Successful Edible Gardening
Successful Edible Gardening
Thursday, July 09, 2026, 9:00 AM-1:15 PM
Tyler Rose Center Complex
Workshop is FREE
Click on the Title to find out how to attend.
Summer Garden
SUMMER GARDEN PROGRAM
“Monarch Waystations for Texas” Speaker: Carol Clark, Master Naturalist Specialist
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 2-4 PM here @ the Extension Meeting Room
Reserve Your spot by scanning the QR Code on the flyer.
Access the flyer by clicking on the Title.
Private Applicator Training
PRIVATE APPLICATOR TRAINING
Friday, August 7, 2026
Smith County Extension Meeting Room 116A–8:30 AM-12 Noon
Cost is $10.00 Registration Fee & $50.00 for Class Manuals.
You must Pre-register to 903.590.2980 or email:[email protected]
Sip, Sizzle & Preserve @ UT
SIP, SIZZLE & PRESERVE @ UT TYLER HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER!
Join in on the Summer Fun by registering for this Mocktail, Backyard Grilling, & Food Preservation all-in-one Workshop!
Click on the title for Cost, and Registration Information.
State of Agriculture
STATE OF AGRICULTURE
“Celebrate the Economic Impact of Ag in East Texas!
ET State Fair Exhibit Building
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Click on the Title for the Registration link