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Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Terrebonne Parish extends from inland prairies to vast coastal marshes with the Gulf of Mexico forming its southern boundary. The parish contains extensive wetlands crisscrossed by bayous, with Houma serving as the parish seat on natural levees along Bayou Terrebonne.

Agriculture is dominated by sugarcane production on the higher prairie lands and ridge areas with natural drainage. Aquaculture operations including crawfish and some saltwater species utilize the extensive wetland areas and managed ponds.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Louisiana
Top CommoditiesFruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Poultry, Goats
Farms & Ranches~190 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~43,000 acres
Average Farm Size~317 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 "Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne Parish Operations

Based on Terrebonne Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

EQIP funding prioritizes drainage improvements and saltwater intrusion barriers critical for sugarcane production in this coastal environment. Disaster assistance is frequently accessed due to regular hurricane impacts and coastal land loss.

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 Terrebonne Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Terrebonne 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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