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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About West Feliciana Parish
West Feliciana Parish lies in the Southern Mississippi Valley Loess (MLRA 134) region. Elevation averages about 141 feet.
West Feliciana Parish averages 61.8 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 67.2°F.
West Feliciana Parish's agricultural base centers on cattle, flowering plants, potted, and honey. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 95 farms working 36,724 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 417 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Louisiana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Poultry, Honey |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Feliciana Parish.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
9752 Plank Rd, Clinton, LA 70722
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.
Forage and Grazing in West Feliciana Parish
West Feliciana Parish reported 417 head of cattle across roughly 12,764 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows March green-up and a April growth peak. Because LFP counts drought weeks only within the county’s normal grazing period, it is worth asking FSA what dates they use for West Feliciana Parish.
Farm Structure in West Feliciana Parish
West Feliciana Parish reports about 7 acres under irrigation. Farms average 387 acres, with about 25% classed as small operations. Around 21% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in West Feliciana Parish
Given the operation mix in West Feliciana Parish, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and high tunnels, irrigation efficiency, and NAP coverage for specialty-crop acres. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for West Feliciana Parish Operations
Based on West Feliciana Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP provides assistance for pasture management and erosion control on the parish's steep slopes and rolling terrain. CSP supports forest management and wildlife habitat enhancement in this heavily forested parish.
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
Counties Bordering West Feliciana Parish
West Feliciana Parish shares borders with Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, Concordia Parish, Louisiana, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, and Wilkinson County, Mississippi. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in West Feliciana 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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