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Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located along the Mississippi River with rich alluvial soils and natural levees creating prime agricultural land. Numerous bayous and wetlands provide natural drainage and wildlife habitat throughout the parish.

Sugarcane plantations take advantage of the fertile Mississippi River bottomland soils and favorable climate. Truck farming operations produce vegetables for nearby urban markets in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Louisiana
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Soybeans, Vegetables, Goats, Poultry, Hogs
Farms & Ranches~310 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~47,000 acres
Average Farm Size~178 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 "Ascension 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 Ascension Parish Operations

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

Emphasis on precision agriculture techniques for sugarcane and soil conservation along waterways. Urban pressure requires innovative land use planning and agricultural preservation efforts.

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 Ascension Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Ascension 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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