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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About West Carroll Parish
West Carroll Parish sits within the Southern Mississippi Valley Loess (MLRA 134) region. Elevation averages about 98 feet.
Temperatures in West Carroll Parish range from a January mean low of 36°F to a July mean high near 92°F. Annual precipitation averages 56.9 inches.
West Carroll Parish ran 517 farms, 126,785 acres of farmland, and 3,761 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: corn, soybeans, and cotton.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Louisiana |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Vegetables, Cotton, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving West Carroll Parish.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
210 S Constitution Ave # 17, Oak Grove, LA 71263
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for West Carroll Parish Operations
Based on West Carroll Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
CRP targets environmentally sensitive floodplain areas and provides wildlife habitat in this intensively farmed landscape. EQIP supports advanced drainage systems and precision agriculture technologies essential for managing seasonal flooding.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Chicot County, Arkansas, East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, and Richland Parish, Louisiana. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in West Carroll Parish
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Louisiana guide: Louisiana Farm Programs Guide
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