Texas AgriLife Extension is a statewide educational agency and a member of the Texas A&M University System linked in a unique partnership with the nationwide United States Department of Agriculture’s Cooperative Extension System and the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. Extension values and promotes principles of citizen and community involvement, scientifically-based education, lifelong learning and volunteerism. Texas AgriLife Extension Service provides access to citizens in all 254 Texas counties and works cooperatively with the 10 universities and 8 state agencies of the Texas A&M University System and other state and local agencies to bring the necessary resources to Tarrant County that will address local issues and solve local problems.

Our Mission: To improve county residents’ quality of life with custom-made educational programs which are based on community-identified needs and developed by local volunteers.

Our Goal: To protect the environment, develop youth, strengthen families, improve health, support agriculture, and enhance horticulture.

The Texas AgriLife Extension Service staff provides a high level of expertise in the following core service areas:

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Horticulture
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Nutrition, Diet, and Health
  • Youth Development
  • Urban Development

If you need additional information please call our office at 817-884-1945. Contact Mary