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Acadia Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Characterized by flat coastal prairie terrain with fertile alluvial soils and numerous small bayous. The Mermentau River flows through the northern portion, creating natural drainage patterns across the agricultural landscape.

Dominated by rice production utilizing sophisticated levee and irrigation systems across vast fields. Cattle ranching operations integrate well with rice farming, with cattle grazing on rice stubble during winter months.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Louisiana
Top CommoditiesRice, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Hogs, Honey, Sheep
Farms & Ranches~890 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~290,000 acres
Average Farm Size~378 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Acadia Parish" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Acadia Parish Operations

Based on Acadia Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Heavy focus on water management systems for rice production and wetland conservation. Disaster assistance programs are critical due to hurricane exposure and flooding risks.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Acadia Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Acadia Parish?"

Your Next Steps in Acadia Parish

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Louisiana guide: Louisiana Farm Programs Guide

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