FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Mark Carroll, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agriculture and natural resources agent for Floyd County, has been recognized with a Mid-Career County Extension Agent Superior Service Award, one of the agency’s highest honors for exemplary service, leadership and educational programming.
Carroll was recognized during the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Superior Service Awards ceremony on July 16 at the new Texas 4-H Headquarters, where faculty and staff from across the state gathered to celebrate employees whose dedication continues to strengthen communities throughout Texas.
The annual awards honor AgriLife Extension professionals who embody the agency’s land-grant mission by delivering research-based education and meaningful programs that improve the lives of Texans.
Carroll was selected for his innovative, research-based programming that addresses the needs of agricultural producers while expanding opportunities for youth through 4-H. His leadership extends across multiple counties through educational programs focused on beef cattle production, crop management and agricultural outreach.
Among his accomplishments are coordinating regional crop production conferences and producing a radio and podcast series that reaches more than 13,000 listeners each month with timely agricultural information. He has also helped grow Floyd County’s 4-H program to more than 400 members by building strong partnerships with local schools and creating hands-on learning experiences for area youth.
According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Carroll’s educational programs generate more than $362,000 in measurable economic benefits annually. He has also secured more than $1.7 million in resources to support Extension programming, demonstrating a lasting commitment to serving Floyd County and surrounding communities.
During the awards ceremony, Dr. Rick Avery, director of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, emphasized the importance of public service within the organization.
“Service is at the core of AgriLife Extension and the very heart of the land-grant mission,” Avery said. “Our awardees reflect the highest standards of our agency. Through their dedication, commitment to education and passion for serving others, they demonstrate what makes AgriLife Extension strong and why we continue to make a difference in every corner of this state.”
Carroll’s recognition highlights not only his dedication to agriculture and youth development but also the positive impact Extension programs continue to have across Floyd County. His work with producers, families and young people has helped strengthen the local agricultural community while providing educational opportunities that benefit residents for years to come.
