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Cass County was established in 1846 and named for Senator Lewis Cass of Michigan, who favored the annexation of Texas. It is the second county below the Oklahoma/Arkansas border and is located on rolling, pine-covered hills in the heart of a natural sportsman’s paradise. Geographically it centers a heavily populated area consisting of seven states within a 300-mile radius. Modern transportation brings Cass County within hours of national markets, seaports, and natural resources.

Cass County has an area of 938 square miles and is a heavy timber producer. Forest covers much of the county and is an important part of its agricultural income.

County goals include building an exceptional educational system, developing a strong economy, and preparing its citizens and children for the 21st century.

Mission

Texas Cooperative Extension - Cass County is a cooperative effort between federal, state and county governments, established in 1914 to “take the university to the people.” This concept of making research-based knowledge available to people wherever they are, throughout their lives, is central to the Extension mission. Educational programs focus on the following four areas:

• Health and Safety
• Environmental Stewardship and Natural Resources
• Economic Competitiveness and Stability
• Life Skills and Leadership

Services are provided to county residents through a variety of methods including telephone calls, office or home visits, meetings, workshops, seminars, field days, result demonstrations, programs, tours, newsletters, publications and mass media.