“The First County Agent” by Greg Grant

Smith County had the first county agent in America.

August 26, 2026 - I’m proud to be the only county agent in America not only serving the county he was born in, but in the very county that hosted the first county agent in the nation.

"Avoiding Skin Cancer" by Greg Grant

All gardeners should pay attention to sun exposure.

“Greenhouse Pest Seminar to be Held July 31” by Greg Grant

The greenhouse nursery industry plays an important role in East Texas Agriculture.

“Planting for Monarchs Program” By Greg Grant

The monarch butterfly is the state insect of Texas

“Learning to ID Pollinators Workshop” by Greg Grant

iNaturalist will help you identify the over 1,000 native bees in Texas.

"Edible Gardening Workshop Returns" by Greg Grant

Southern peas and okra are two crops that can be grown during the summer in East Texas.

"East Texas Annual and Perennial Trial" by Greg Grant

The annual field trial at Overton evaluates a range of herbaceous ornamentals.

Ecological Gardening Seminar by Greg Grant

Native plants support native wildlife.

"Doodling Around" by Greg Grant

Doodlebugs are common in dry, undisturbed areas.

Arcadia Homecoming to be Held Saturday May 16

May 11, 2026 - The annual Arcadia/Powdrill Cemetery homecoming will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Neil Grant’s barn (11360 FM 1645), one mile north of the intersection with FM 138. Potluck lunch will take place at 12 noon followed by a short Powdrill Cemetery business meeting and election of new cemetery board members.

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