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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: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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.
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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