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 143,326 (2021).
Wildfire Relief for the Texas Panhandle
The relief resources flyer is being constantly updated at the following link. As a reminder the priority needs are fencing supplies, hay, and financial donations. https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/2024-panhandle-wildfires/
4-H Information
Family and Community Health Information
- Food Managers 2-Day Certification Training
- 2024 D7 FCH April Newsletter
- Safe Home Food Storage Chart
BLT – Better Living for Texans Nutrition Education
Ag/Natural Resources Information Tab
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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.
