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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Sabine Parish
Sabine Parish is part of the Western Coastal Plain land resource region (MLRA 133B). The county's mean elevation is about 214 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Sabine Parish sees 56.5 in of rain, a 65.9°F mean annual temperature.
Sabine Parish carries 10,910 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 32,006 acres. 382 farms operate in the county, averaging 216 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northwest Louisiana |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Vegetables, Hogs, Goats |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Sabine Parish.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
570 Highway 171 Bypass, Many, LA 71449
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
6949 Hwy 1 Bypass, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in Sabine Parish
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Sabine Parish greening up around April and peaking in August. The county carries about 32,006 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Sabine Parish
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Sabine Parish at an average farm size of 216 acres, 19% small operations, 20% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 9 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Sabine Parish
With cattle and goats in the mix in Sabine Parish, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage (dairies); and cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Sabine Parish Operations
Based on Sabine Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Forest management programs support integrated timber-livestock systems with rotational grazing. Stream protection initiatives help maintain water quality in the numerous creek watersheds.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Nearby Counties
Operators in Sabine Parish frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include De Soto Parish, Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, Newton County, Texas, Sabine County, Texas, and Shelby County, Texas. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Sabine 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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