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St. Martin Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Atchafalaya Basin swampland in the north transitions to prairie and sugarcane country in the south along Bayou Teche. Diverse landscape includes both wetlands and fertile agricultural soils.

Sugarcane production dominates the southern prairie areas with modern harvesting and transportation systems. Crawfish aquaculture utilizes flooded fields and permanent ponds throughout the parish.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Louisiana
Top CommoditiesSugarcane, Crawfish, Rice, Cattle & calves, Soybeans
Farms & Ranches~650 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~165,000 acres (approx.)
Average Farm Size~254 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. Martin 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. Martin Parish Operations

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

Programs support efficient water management for sugarcane irrigation and crawfish pond operations. Wetland conservation initiatives help balance agricultural production with Atchafalaya Basin ecosystem protection.

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. Martin Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in St. Martin 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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