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Richland Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Boeuf and Tensas Rivers create fertile bottomlands surrounded by rolling uplands and mixed pine-hardwood forests. Heavy clay soils in bottoms contrast with lighter soils on ridges and terraces.

Cotton and soybean operations dominate the river bottomlands with extensive field drainage systems. Cattle ranching utilizes both improved pastures on uplands and native grasslands in overflow areas.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Louisiana
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Cotton, Rice, Vegetables, Horses
Farms & Ranches~310 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~230,000 acres
Average Farm Size~410 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 "Richland 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 Richland Parish Operations

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

Drainage improvement programs essential for row crop production on heavy bottomland soils. Wildlife habitat conservation initiatives provide supplemental income while supporting waterfowl populations.

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 Richland Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Richland 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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