Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Mississippi River crescent with urban New Orleans occupying most land area below sea level. Limited agricultural land exists on natural levees and in small pockets of higher ground.

Urban agriculture includes community gardens, small market farms, and specialty crop production. Aquaculture and greenhouse operations make use of limited space in this densely populated parish.

Quick Facts


Region	Southeast Louisiana
Top Commodities	Vegetables, Floriculture, Honey, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries
Farms & Ranches	~25 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~171 acres
Average Farm Size	~4 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 "Orleans 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 Orleans Parish Operations

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

Programs support urban agriculture initiatives and beginning farmer development in community settings. Environmental quality assistance helps with small-scale sustainable farming practices.

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 Orleans Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Orleans 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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