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Catahoula Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Situated along the Ouachita River with extensive bottomland hardwood forests and fertile alluvial soils. Catahoula Lake, one of Louisiana's largest natural freshwater lakes, dominates the eastern portion of the parish.

Cotton and soybean production utilizes the rich river bottom soils with flood irrigation systems drawing from the Ouachita River. Cattle operations integrate with timber production in the upland areas, utilizing forest openings and improved pastures.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Louisiana
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Cotton, Rice, Cattle & calves, Grain sorghum
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~290,000 acres
Average Farm Size~677 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 "Catahoula 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 Catahoula Parish Operations

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

Wetland conservation programs around Catahoula Lake focus on waterfowl habitat and flood control. Agricultural practices emphasize soil conservation and water quality protection in the Ouachita River watershed.

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 Catahoula Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Catahoula 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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