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Union Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Union Parish features rolling hills with mixed pine and hardwood forests and red clay soils typical of north Louisiana. The Ouachita River forms the eastern boundary with numerous creeks and tributaries creating varied topography throughout the parish.

Forestry operations dominate the landscape with pine plantations and timber harvesting as primary land uses. Beef cattle operations utilize improved pastures in cleared areas, while row crops including cotton and soybeans are grown in the river bottoms.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Louisiana
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Deer, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~81,000 acres
Average Farm Size~197 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 "Union 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 Union Parish Operations

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

CRP supports conversion of marginal agricultural land to pine forests and wildlife habitat enhancement. EQIP assists with pasture improvement and livestock water systems on the parish's rolling terrain.

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 Union Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Union 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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