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Washington Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Washington Parish features rolling pine hills with sandy soils and extensive forest cover in Louisiana's Florida Parishes region. The Bogue Chitto River forms the eastern boundary with Mississippi, creating fertile bottomlands and recreational areas.

Forestry operations and timber production dominate the agricultural landscape with pine plantations covering much of the parish. Beef cattle ranching utilizes forest openings and improved pastures, while some dairy operations serve regional markets.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Louisiana
Top CommoditiesDairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Honey
Farms & Ranches~450 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~96,000 acres
Average Farm Size~118 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 "Washington 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 Washington Parish Operations

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

EQIP supports forest management practices and pasture improvements for cattle operations on the parish's sandy soils. Beginning Farmer programs assist new operators entering timber and livestock enterprises in this rural parish.

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 Washington Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Washington 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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