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Falls County Extension Office 1st Floor, County Courthouse 125 Bridge Street PO Box 38 Marlin, TX 76661 Phone: 254-883-1410 Fax: 254-883-1415 Email: Falls-tx@tamu.edu Mailing Address Falls County Extension Office 1st Floor, County Courthouse 125 Bridge St Rm 101 Marlin, TX 766612871
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Falls County, a rectangle of 765 square miles located in central Texas near Waco and Temple, was established in 1850 and named for the Falls on the Brazos River. The countys approximately 17, 000 citizens are chiefly tied to the land with 55% of the total county economy dependent on agriculture. The remaining 45% of the economy is derived primarily from local and county government, correctional institutions, educational institutions, nursing homes, hospitals, small businesses and independent manufacturers.
Texas Cooperative Extension in Falls County reaches out to adults and youth, males and females of all ethnic backgrounds to help individuals and families improve their lives, properties, economic status and self-sufficiency. By conducting seminars, workshops, demonstrations and camps, County Extension Agents provide educational tools and information to the diverse peoples of Falls County to better manage their farms, ranches, businesses, health, animals, financial security and family relationships. Working through and with volunteers, Agents extend their knowledge and expertise into every corner and village in the county. Most Extension programs are provided free of charge to groups who request a presentation or discussion covering a plethora of subjects. County Agents rely on the fact-based research of Texas A&M University and the participation of Extension experts based throughout the state. In all things and in all areas, the mission of Texas Cooperative Extension - Falls County is to improve the quality of life of county residents.
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