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Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Mississippi River Delta extending to the Gulf of Mexico with natural levees providing narrow strips of agricultural land. Surrounded by vast coastal marshes and wetlands with ongoing land loss from subsidence.

Citrus groves historically important but declining due to hurricanes and saltwater intrusion. Cattle operations utilize limited higher ground with some vegetable production on protected levee areas.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Louisiana
Top CommoditiesFruit & tree nuts, Floriculture, Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Berries, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~85 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~140,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,200 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 "Plaquemines 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 Plaquemines Parish Operations

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

Hurricane recovery and saltwater intrusion mitigation are primary program focuses. Coastal protection initiatives essential for maintaining any agricultural viability in this vulnerable delta environment.

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 Plaquemines Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Plaquemines 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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