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Lafourche Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Long, narrow parish following Bayou Lafourche from the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico through deltaic lowlands. Natural levees along the bayou provide the primary agricultural land above sea level.

Sugarcane dominates on the fertile alluvial soils along Bayou Lafourche's natural levees. Vegetable production and some cattle operations utilize the limited higher ground available for agriculture.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Louisiana
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Vegetables, Poultry, Goats, Hogs, Sheep
Farms & Ranches~290 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~190,000 acres
Average Farm Size~547 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 "Lafourche 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 Lafourche Parish Operations

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

Drainage and flood protection programs are critical for maintaining agricultural productivity. Hurricane recovery assistance frequently needed due to coastal storm exposure.

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 Lafourche Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Lafourche 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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