LSU AgCenter county agents provide research-based information on plant, aquaculture, wildlife and animal enterprises to St. Martin Parish clientele.

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Agriculture is a well-diversified $100 million industry vital to economic health of St. Martin Parish. Plant enterprises lead the way, accounting for $62 million, in part due to a 31,000-acre, $40 million sugarcane crop. Nearly 11,000 acres of soybeans, over 3,200 acres of rice, 1,600 acres of grain sorghum and 370 acres of wheat account for the rest of the field crop total. Other major commodities include aquaculture and wildlife valued at $24 million and animal enterprises including horses and cattle estimated at 13.6 million. In the past few years educational programs emphasis has been on best management practices for all commodities, including Master Farmer and Master Gardener programs. This varied clientele are served through advisory committees, producer organizations, commodity meetings, field days, recycling programs and newspaper articles.

Contact St. Martin Parish Extension

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St. Martin Parish Extension is not employed by or affiliated with the Land Conservation Assistance Network, and the Network does not certify or guarantee their services. The reader must perform their own due diligence and use their own judgment in the selection of any professional.

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