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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Evangeline Parish
Evangeline Parish sits within the Gulf Coast Prairies (MLRA 150A) region. Elevation averages about 62 feet.
Temperatures in Evangeline Parish range from a January mean low of 40°F to a July mean high near 92°F. Annual precipitation averages 60.2 inches.
Evangeline Parish ran 565 farms, 176,523 acres of farmland, and 13,250 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: rice, soybeans, and cattle.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Louisiana |
| Top Commodities | Rice, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Horses, Corn, Hogs |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 14+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
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 Evangeline Parish.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
205 Court St, Ville Platte, LA 70586
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 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. 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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Allen Parish, Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Evangeline 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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