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Caldwell Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located in the Ouachita River valley with fertile alluvial soils and surrounding upland forests. The Little River creates additional bottomland areas with rich agricultural potential throughout the central parish.

Cotton and soybean production dominates the fertile river bottom areas with modern mechanized farming operations. Cattle ranching utilizes the upland areas with a mix of improved pastures and native woodland grazing.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Central Louisiana
Top CommoditiesCorn, Cotton, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses
Farms & Ranches~295 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~71,000 acres
Average Farm Size~295 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 "Caldwell 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 Caldwell Parish Operations

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

Bottomland hardwood restoration programs balance agricultural production with wildlife habitat conservation. Soil conservation practices focus on preventing erosion on sloped upland areas.

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 Caldwell Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Caldwell 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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