Farming in St. James Parish, Louisiana

Broader context

Without reviewed regional crop guidance for Louisiana, the most reliable next step is the state's Extension service, which publishes crop, forage and livestock information for its own regions and can tell you what is commonly grown in St. James Parish. The links below cover the essentials for any county.

• USDA NASS Quick Stats for crops historically produced in the county (statistics, not a suitability test)
• USDA plant hardiness map for winter cold limits on perennials (not annual crops)
• NRCS Web Soil Survey for mapped soils (a map is not a soil test)
• Crop and enterprise guides for what each enterprise needs from the land

Local help for St. James Parish

County offices are best found through each agency's locator. Our directory is curated, not a complete list of local providers. All Louisiana resources

• LSU AgCenterLouisiana

  Louisiana's land-grant research and Extension organization. Its parish offices are the local contact for agriculture questions.

  Cooperative ExtensionServes: Statewide (Louisiana), through parish officesFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• LSU AgCenter Soil Testing and Plant Analysis LaboratoryLouisiana

  The LSU AgCenter lab in Baton Rouge that runs routine soil tests and plant tissue and irrigation water analysis. Its water test is for irrigation quality and does not determine whether water is safe to drink.

  Tests listed by the lab: routine soil test, plant tissue analysis, irrigation water quality analysis, potting mix testing

  Submitting samples: The lab's FAQ covers mailing and dropping off samples. It also suggests contacting a local extension office with questions.

  Sampling and submission instructions

  Soil and plant testing labsServes: Louisiana (open to growers, homeowners and consultants)Office: Baton Rouge, LAVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• NACD Conservation District DirectoryNationwide

  National Association of Conservation Districts directory page with a way to find your local conservation district. Districts are local groups that often work with landowners and NRCS on soil, water and conservation questions.

  Soil and conservationServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher CoordinatorsNationwide

  List of state coordinators who help new farmers and ranchers find USDA programs. The page asks you to reach out with details such as the location of your operation, so have a county or parcel in mind.

  USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• USDA Service CentersNationwide

  Farmers.gov explains what a USDA Service Center is and how to get started there. Service centers are where a buyer or new farmer can reach Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development staff.

  USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

Farm and ranch listings in St. James Parish

No participating listings in St. James Parish right now. See listings across Louisiana.