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Vermilion Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Vermilion Parish extends from coastal prairie in the north to salt marshes and Gulf waters in the south with Vermilion Bay as a major geographic feature. The parish contains a mix of natural ridges, coastal prairies, and extensive wetland systems.

Rice production dominates the agricultural landscape utilizing the flat coastal prairie with sophisticated levee and water management systems. Crawfish farming is integrated with rice operations through rotational flooding, while cattle graze on coastal prairie pastures.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Louisiana
Top CommoditiesRice, Cattle & calves, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~410 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~320,000 acres
Average Farm Size~287 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 "Vermilion 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 Vermilion Parish Operations

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

EQIP supports advanced water management systems essential for rice-crawfish rotation operations and coastal prairie drainage. CREP targets water quality improvement and habitat restoration in areas adjacent to coastal marshes and waterways.

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 Vermilion Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Vermilion 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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