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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for April 3, 2021
The first 2 planting of tomatoes are in the ground and with the high winds last week we went ahead and put stakes on them and tied them up. Only bad part of this is that the forecast is calling for 36 degrees tomorrow night and now we can not cover them in case of a frost! So cross your fingers for1 read more »
Farm Happenings for March 27, 2021
More tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant, and FLOWERS going into the ground this week! It has been a wet week but some nicer weather is on the way and these plants will be happy to welcome it. Everything is starting to grow with these warmer days, we should see some summer squash in a fe1 read more »
Farm Happenings for March 23, 2021
Our first planting of Summer squash and cucumbers are looking good and growing well with these warmer days, it won't be long before we see some blooms! We are excited to have Greener Pastures Farm eggs to offer everyone now, they are delicious and hope yall try them. I am working to get more an1 read more »
Farm Happenings for March 20, 2021
Our first planting of Summer squash and cucumbers are looking good and growing well with these warmer days, it won't be long before we see some blooms! We are excited to have Greener Pastures Farm eggs to offer everyone now, they are delicious and hope yall try them. I am working to get more and mo1 read more »
Farm Happenings for March 18, 2021
This mornings first harvest of asparagus! I was headed to check the fields this morning and spotted some of these delicious favorites and had to stop and pick them. While I am sorry to tell you that we may not have enough to offer in the boxes, I want to encourage you to buy some asparagus sets (no1 read more »
Farm Happenings for March 11, 2021
Spring is in the air, rain is gone for the moment and temps are rising! The Spring Onions pictured were planted in early December, they have been through a good bit of chilly conditions, but should be ready in another week or so. They are one of my favorite things to grow and eat as well! We are pl1 read more »
Farm Happenings for March 4, 2021
The rain has showed up at the farm, which we did need some so I can't complain too much. The picture is some of the plastic we laid last week, too much rain and we will have to throw dirt back on the edges so it stays put! The other part of the picture is me picking a few carrots in the rain to che1 read more »
About the farm
Covey Rise Farms is located in Husser, LA just north of New Orleans in central Tangipahoa Parish and is part of the Covey Rise Sportsman's Retreat. The farm started growing vegetables on 10 acres in 2009 and has expanded to over 60 acres at present. The farm not only grows multiple varieties of over 30 types of vegetables, but in recent years has added fruit trees and flowers. Our produce is enjoyed at various types of restaurants in New Orleans and surrounding areas, from the finest restaurants to quaint neighborhood cafes and everything in between and by our local produce/CSA members.
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