By Charles Lutz
LSU AgCenter
Production of farm-raised crawfish in Louisiana continues to grow in acreage and value. In 2019, the farm-gate value was approximately $252 million, with an additional added value of $170 million through processing and marketing. Additional economic multipliers via support industries across Louisiana are also significant. Some 1,850 farm operations scattered over approximately 250,000 acres in 31 parishes provide an estimated 5,500 jobs in production, processing and support industries. Crawfish production is also an important economic option for Louisiana rice producers, often making a difference between profit and loss for many farm operations in years when rice prices are less than favorable.