Assumption Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Situated in the Atchafalaya Basin with extensive wetlands, bayous, and fertile alluvial soils. The Bayou Lafourche cuts through the parish, creating natural levees ideal for agriculture.

Sugarcane production dominates on the natural levees and higher ground areas. Aquaculture operations, particularly crawfish farming, thrive in the seasonally flooded areas and converted rice fields.

Quick Facts


Region	South Central Louisiana
Top Commodities	Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches	~285 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~64,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~895 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

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

Find your Service Center:

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Search for "Assumption 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 Assumption Parish Operations

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

Wetland conservation and restoration programs are prioritized due to coastal location. Livestock protection programs address frequent flooding and hurricane impacts.

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 Assumption Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Assumption Parish

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

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