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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About East Feliciana Parish
East Feliciana Parish lies in the Southern Mississippi Valley Loess (MLRA 134) region. Elevation averages about 212 feet.
East Feliciana Parish averages 63.1 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 66.9°F.
East Feliciana Parish's agricultural base centers on cattle, soybeans, and corn. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 444 farms working 142,040 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 28,590 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Louisiana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Berries |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving East Feliciana Parish.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
9752 Plank Rd, Clinton, LA 70722
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in East Feliciana Parish
East Feliciana Parish reported 28,590 head of cattle across roughly 49,457 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows April green-up and a June growth peak. Because LFP counts drought weeks only within the county’s normal grazing period, it is worth asking FSA what dates they use for East Feliciana Parish.
Farm Structure in East Feliciana Parish
East Feliciana Parish reports about 26 acres under irrigation. Farms average 320 acres, with about 33% classed as small operations. Around 25% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in East Feliciana Parish
East Feliciana Parish's top commodities in the 2022 Census were cattle, grain, and soybeans. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election; and for rangeland, brush management. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for East Feliciana Parish Operations
Based on East Feliciana Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Sustainable grazing programs promote rotational systems and pasture improvement on rolling terrain. Agritourism and direct marketing support is provided for small farms serving the Baton Rouge area market.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Counties Bordering East Feliciana Parish
East Feliciana Parish shares borders with East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, Amite County, Mississippi, and Wilkinson County, Mississippi. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in East Feliciana 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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