WELCOME TO ST. LANDRY PARISH 1065 Hwy. 749 · Opelousas, LA · 70570 - 9298 Phone: (337) 948-0561 · Fax: (337) 948-0564 Contact Us Map Us St. Landry Parish was established by legislative act in 1805. It is believed that Opelousas is the third oldest town in Louisiana. The agriculture lands of St. Landry Parish may be divided into three separate classes: Loessial terrace, coastal prairie and alluvial. St. Landry Parish is the most diversified parish in the state; every major crop grown in the state is grown here. St. Landry has long been one of the leading agricultural parishes in the state, and numerous residents of the urban areas receive their income from this source. Read more... SUB-TOPICS • Calendar • 4-H • Advisory Leadership Councils • ANR • Contact Us • Family & Consumer Sciences • Parish Profile • News PUBLICATIONS • Statewide Newsletters • For Sale Publications • Management Guides • Publications Catalog • 4-H Chatterbox • 4-H Junior Leader Chatter • 4-H Horse Chatterbox • Clover Connections • Horticulture Hints • Living Well • Nutrition News • Sweet Potato News   LATEST 2011 4-H Fall Activity Day 4-H Award of Excellence 4-H Honor Cord 2011 4-H Shooting Sports Handbook St. Landry Junior Leaders Support Operation Military Kids Junior Leader Poinsettia Sale St. Landry 4-H Junior Leader Chatter (2011-2012) 2011 4-H Promotion Project Day Rabbits and Chickens 2011-2012 4-H Calendar Click for more information... FEATURED PARISH INFORMATION • Value of Extension • Soil Lab • Plant Diagnostic Center • Parish Economic Profile • State Livestock Show • 2012 Spring Floods