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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Winn Parish
Winn Parish sits within the Western Coastal Plain (MLRA 133B) region. Elevation averages about 99 feet.
Temperatures in Winn Parish range from a January mean low of 37°F to a July mean high near 93°F. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches.
Winn Parish ran 143 farms, 25,023 acres of farmland, and 1,089 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, flowering plants, potted, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Louisiana |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Horses, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 15+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
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 Winn Parish.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
6949 Hwy 1 Bypass, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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 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. 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 Bienville Parish, Louisiana, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, Grant Parish, Louisiana, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, LaSalle Parish, Louisiana, and Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Winn 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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