St. Helena Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling pine hills with numerous creeks draining toward the Tangipahoa River on the eastern border. Sandy loam soils support mixed pine forests with scattered agricultural clearings.

Cattle ranching utilizes improved pastures and native grasslands in forest openings throughout the parish. Timber production often integrated with livestock operations on the same properties.

Quick Facts


Region	Southeast Louisiana
Top Commodities	Cattle & calves, Timber, Hay, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches	~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~45,000 acres (approx.)
Average Farm Size	~141 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. Helena 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. Helena Parish Operations

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

Forest management programs support sustainable timber-livestock integration systems. Conservation practices help protect water quality in the numerous small creek watersheds.

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. Helena Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in St. Helena 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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