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Winn Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Winn Parish contains rolling hills with mixed pine and hardwood forests and sandy clay soils typical of central Louisiana. The parish includes portions of the Kisatchie National Forest and numerous creeks flowing into the Red River basin.

Forestry and timber operations dominate the agricultural economy with extensive pine plantations and selective hardwood harvesting. Beef cattle ranching utilizes improved pastures and forest openings, while poultry operations serve regional processing facilities.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Louisiana
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Horses, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~310 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~25,000 acres
Average Farm Size~175 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 "Winn 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 Winn Parish Operations

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

EQIP supports forest management practices and livestock facility improvements including poultry house modernization. CRP assists with pine forest establishment and wildlife habitat creation on marginal agricultural lands.

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 Winn Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Winn 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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