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St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Mississippi River Delta marshlands extending southeast from New Orleans toward the Gulf of Mexico. Natural levees along distributaries provide limited higher ground surrounded by coastal wetlands.

Agriculture severely limited by Hurricane Katrina damage and ongoing coastal land loss. Small-scale operations focus on vegetables, citrus, and aquaculture on available protected land.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Louisiana
Top CommoditiesVegetables, Aquaculture, Citrus
Farms & Ranches~35 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~3,500 acres (approx.)
Average Farm Size~100 acres (approx.)

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 "St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish Operations

Based on St. Bernard Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Recovery programs focus on rebuilding agricultural infrastructure after hurricane damage. Coastal protection measures essential for maintaining any viable farming 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 St. Bernard Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in St. Bernard 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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