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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Iberville Parish
Elevation across Iberville Parish averages about 3 feet. The county falls within the Southern Mississippi River Alluvium (MLRA 131A) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 62.7 inches per year. January lows average around 42°F while July highs reach about 92°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 156 farms in Iberville Parish, operating across 174,093 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 1,116 acres. Top commodities include cattle, equine, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Louisiana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Horses, Honey |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
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 Iberville Parish.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
7747 La Highway 1 S, Addis, LA 70710
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 Iberville Parish Operations
Based on Iberville Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Precision agriculture programs support efficient sugarcane production on premium river soils. Environmental stewardship practices address industrial corridor impacts and Mississippi River water quality protection.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Iberville Parish: Ascension Parish, Louisiana, Assumption Parish, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, and St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Iberville 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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