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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Livingston Parish
Livingston Parish is part of the Southern Mississippi Valley Loess land resource region (MLRA 134). The county's mean elevation is about 24 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Livingston Parish sees 64.9 in of rain, a 67.8°F mean annual temperature.
Livingston Parish carries 2,462 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 8,429 acres. 402 farms operate in the county, averaging 60 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Louisiana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Vegetables, Horses, Honey |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Livingston Parish.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
907 Florida Ave SW, Denham Springs, LA 70726
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
805 W Oak St, Amite, LA 70422
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.
Forage and Grazing in Livingston Parish
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Livingston Parish greening up around April and peaking in August. The county carries about 8,429 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Livingston Parish
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Livingston Parish at an average farm size of 60 acres, 58% small operations, 18% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 58 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Livingston Parish
With cattle and equine in the mix in Livingston Parish, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); and pollinator habitat plantings (apiaries). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Livingston Parish Operations
Based on Livingston Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Pasture improvement and stream protection programs help maintain water quality while supporting livestock operations. Flood recovery assistance important due to periodic Amite River flooding.
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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Livingston Parish frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Ascension Parish, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, and Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Livingston 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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