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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Prairie landscape with fertile soils and numerous bayous creating ideal conditions for diverse agriculture. Atchafalaya Basin borders the eastern edge with rich bottomland hardwood forests.

Rice production and crawfish aquaculture dominate with sophisticated rotation systems utilizing the same fields. Sweet potato production has become increasingly important along with traditional cattle ranching operations.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Louisiana
Top CommoditiesRice, Sweet potatoes, Crawfish, Cattle & calves, Soybeans
Farms & Ranches~1,240 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~285,000 acres (approx.)
Average Farm Size~230 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. Landry 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. Landry Parish Operations

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

Water management programs support rice-crawfish rotation systems and sweet potato irrigation needs. Conservation initiatives help maintain prairie habitat while supporting Louisiana's most diverse agricultural economy.

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. Landry Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in St. Landry 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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