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St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Mississippi River natural levees provide fertile alluvial soils with Lake Maurepas and surrounding wetlands dominating the southern portion. Limited agricultural land due to industrial development along the river.

Sugarcane production continues on remaining agricultural land along the Mississippi River corridor. Small-scale vegetable operations and limited cattle grazing utilize available non-industrial areas.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Louisiana
Top CommoditiesSugarcane, Vegetables, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~85 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~19,000 acres
Average Farm Size~944 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 "St. John the Baptist 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. John the Baptist Parish Operations

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

Programs focus on maximizing productivity on limited agricultural land competing with industrial development. Environmental quality assistance helps protect water resources in this heavily developed corridor.

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. John the Baptist Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in St. John the Baptist 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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