Extension Educationin Taylor County

Taylor County Extension Office

• 4-H Information
  • 4-HOnline
• Family and Community Health Information 
  • 20- Pecan Show Baking Flyer
  • Certified Food Manager-Brochure-October
  • November FCH Newsletter
  • Safe Home Food Storage Chart
  • BLT – Better Living for Texans Nutrition Education
• Ag/Natural Resources Information
  • 2020 CEU Conference Registration Form 
  • 20-Pecan Show Nut Division Flyer
  • Overview of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 
• Big Country Master Gardeners
• Big Country Master Naturalist
• Taylor County Courthouse
• Taylor County Expo Center
• Abilene Chamber of Commerce

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 133,473.