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St. James Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Mississippi River creates fertile natural levee soils along the northern parish boundary with backswamp areas extending south. Rich alluvial deposits ideal for intensive agricultural production where not developed.

Sugarcane dominates agricultural production on the fertile Mississippi River batture and protected alluvial soils. Some cattle operations and vegetable production utilize remaining agricultural areas not converted to industrial use.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Louisiana
Top CommoditiesSugarcane, Cattle & calves, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~165 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~45,000 acres (approx.)
Average Farm Size~273 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. James 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. James Parish Operations

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

Programs support maintaining sugarcane production efficiency on premium agricultural soils. Technical assistance helps farmers adapt to development pressure while maximizing productivity.

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. James Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in St. James 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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