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Webster Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Webster Parish contains rolling hills and pine forests with red clay soils typical of northwest Louisiana. Bayou Dorcheat flows through the western portion of the parish, creating bottomlands and wetland areas.

Forestry and timber operations are the primary agricultural activities with extensive pine plantations throughout the parish. Beef cattle operations utilize improved pastures, while some row crops including cotton and soybeans are grown in the bayou bottoms.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthwest Louisiana
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Vegetables, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Honey, Berries
Farms & Ranches~290 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~31,000 acres
Average Farm Size~89 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 "Webster 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 Webster Parish Operations

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

CRP supports pine forest establishment and wildlife habitat creation on former agricultural lands. EQIP assists with livestock water systems and pasture management on the parish's clay soils and rolling topography.

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 Webster Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Webster 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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