Cameron Parish is the parish with the most land area in the United States. The parish has a total area of 1,932 square miles, of which, 1,313 square miles is land and 619 square miles of it is water.Located in the Southwestern corner of the state, it is a land of abundance, unique in formation, fertile in soil, rich in beauty, a veritable storehouse of oil and gas and a repository for game and fish, fur-bearing animals, and cattle.

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Parish county agent and Sea Grant Agent conduct programs :

Assist local commercial fishermen and seafood businesses to improve and sustain seafood production in the region worth $18,908,575.(ex-vessel value)

Since the hurricanes of 2005 and 2008, have assisted hundreds of local fishermen in receiving disaster assistance through state and federal programs.

Train local agriculture producers, homeowners and public works employees in pesticide certification.

Sponsor workshops dealing with the latest research-based information on beef cattle and forage production.

Assist parish schools in implementing turf management programs for athletic fields.

Contact Cameron Parish Extension

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