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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About St. Tammany Parish
St. Tammany Parish lies in the Eastern Gulf Coast Flatwoods (MLRA 152A) region. Elevation averages about 36 feet.
St. Tammany Parish averages 64.4 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 67.7°F.
St. Tammany Parish's agricultural base centers on cattle, equine, and equine. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 845 farms working 61,455 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 486 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Louisiana |
| Top Commodities | Nursery crops, Hay, Cattle & calves, Vegetables |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving St. Tammany Parish.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1111 Washington St, Franklinton, LA 70438
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for St. Tammany Parish Operations
Based on St. Tammany Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Beginning Farmer programs support new agricultural entrepreneurs entering specialty crop and agritourism markets. EQIP assists with pasture management and erosion control on the parish's sloping terrain.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Counties Bordering St. Tammany Parish
St. Tammany Parish shares borders with Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, Washington Parish, Louisiana, Hancock County, Mississippi, and Pearl River County, Mississippi. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in St. Tammany 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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