Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service was formally established in 1915 after the 1914 passing of the Smith-Lever Act and in conjunction with Texas A&M University. Originally named Texas Agricultural Extension Service, then later Texas Cooperative Extension, the name Texas AgriLife Extension Service was adopted on January 1, 2008. A&M was added to the agency name on September 1, 2012 as a result of a Texas A&M University System change to strengthen the association with Texas A&M. The primary mission of AgriLife Extension is to provide educational outreach programs and services to the citizens of Texas. In conjunction with Texas A&M AgriLife Research, the Extension faculty members conduct research and bring practical applications of those research findings to the people of Texas.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Agency overview
Formed1915
JurisdictionTexas
HeadquartersCollege Station, Texas
Employees1351 full-time, 527 part-time
Annual budget$113 million (FY 2013, excludes $35 million in local operating funds from county commissioners' courts)
Agency executives
  • Dr. Rick Avery, Director
  • Dr. Angela Burkham, Associate Director - State Operations
  • Dr. Jeff Ripley, Associate Director - County Programs
Parent agencyTexas A&M AgriLife
Websitehttp://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/
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