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Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Ouachita River winds through fertile bottomlands surrounded by rolling hills and mixed forests. Diverse soils range from heavy clays in river bottoms to sandy loams on upland ridges.

Row crop production of soybeans, corn, and cotton dominates the river bottomlands with irrigation support. Cattle operations utilize improved pastures on upland areas often integrated with timber production.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Louisiana
Top CommoditiesCorn, Poultry, Soybeans, Cotton, Wheat, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~97,000 acres
Average Farm Size~226 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 "Ouachita 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 Ouachita Parish Operations

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

Irrigation efficiency programs help optimize water use from Ouachita River and groundwater sources. Conservation practices focus on protecting water quality while supporting diverse agricultural operations.

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 Ouachita Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Ouachita 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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