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Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling pine hills with numerous creeks and the Amite River flowing through fertile bottomlands. Sandy loam soils on uplands transition to heavier alluvial soils in river valleys.

Cattle ranching dominates with improved pastures on the upland areas and hay production in valley bottoms. Small-scale row crop production of corn and soybeans occurs on suitable bottomland sites.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Louisiana
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Vegetables, Horses, Honey
Farms & Ranches~650 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~24,000 acres
Average Farm Size~60 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 "Livingston 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Livingston Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Livingston 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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