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Evangeline Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Prairie and marsh areas transition to upland pine forests creating diverse agricultural opportunities across varied soil types. Bayou Des Cannes and other waterways provide drainage and irrigation sources throughout the agricultural areas.

Rice production utilizes the prairie areas with sophisticated water management systems and rotational flooding techniques. Sweet potato production has become significant, taking advantage of the sandy soils and favorable growing conditions.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Louisiana
Top CommoditiesRice, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Horses, Corn, Hogs
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~180,000 acres
Average Farm Size~312 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 "Evangeline 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 Evangeline Parish Operations

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

Sweet potato production receives support for storage facilities and marketing infrastructure development. Water management programs focus on efficient rice irrigation and prairie wetland conservation.

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 Evangeline Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Evangeline 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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