About the James E. “Bud” Smith Plant Materials Center

Updated 10/01/2009

Description of the PMC Service Area

The wide range in topography, age, climatic factors, and vegetation has resulted in a diverse and unique area that is served by the  James E. “Bud” Smith Plant Materials Center.

Rainfall varies from 40 inches in the northeast to less than 8 inches in the far west. Seasonal patterns are established, but frequent droughts and major storms of high intensity are common. Seventy-five percent of the precipitation is received from March to October. The growing season is 280 days in the south part of the area and 179 days in the most northern part of the area.

Principle conservation problems in the area include controlling wind erosion and water erosion, and soil protection, restoring saline areas to productive use, improving wildlife habitat stabilization of critically eroding areas, and improving the quality of rangeland and pastureland.

Getting to the  James E. “Bud” Smith Plant Materials Center

The  James E. “Bud” Smith Plant Materials Center is located in western Texas, approximately 70 miles north of Abilene, TX.
If you are traveling from Knox City, proceed North on State Highway 6 for 2.5 miles.
Take a left onto FM 1292, and proceed 2.5 miles to the PMC.

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