The Extension program in Tarrant County is part of the statewide Texas A&M AgriLife Exension Service. Extension offers information and education in agriculture, environmental stewardship, youth and adult life skills, leadership and community development. It is a member of The Texas A&M University System and is linked with Texas county governments and the nationwide Cooperative Extension System. Extension values and promotes citizen and community involvement, scientifically-based education, lifelong learning and volunteerism. Extension also works cooperatively with other public and private universities, agencies and organizations to serve the educational needs of Tarrant County.