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 129,043 (2023).
4-H Information
- 4-H Information Tab
- Taylor County 4-H Handbook
- 4-H Facebook
- 2025 Major and County Livestock Show Info
- 4-HOnline
Family and Community Health Information
- AgriLife Extension Food Safety Education | FoodSafety.tamu.edu
- Food Managers 2-Day Certification Training
- Safe Home Food Storage Chart
- Family Community Health Newsletter for June
BLT – Better Living for Texans Nutrition Education
Ag/Natural Resources Information Page
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Helpful links
Big Country Master Gardener Association
Texas Master Gardener Association
Big Country Master Naturalist Chapter
Texas Master Naturalist Association
Abilene Farmers Market starts 2nd Saturday in May
Market is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 7am till sell out. Contact Becky @ 325-721-4479 for more information.
