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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for June 29, 2023
Dusty roads out on the farm and boy has it been hot. I can not remember a June where it was this hot and dry, but we are out in the fields working and trying to water as much as we can to keep things going. I had hope for blueberries to finally come in but it looks like they aren't going to make th1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 22, 2023
We are finally harvesting some cantaloupes at the farm and we love it when they finally get sweet and ready. I just ate a half of one after taking the picture and it was great. I hope everyone has been staying cool with all this heat, it has been brutal on the farm in the afternoons. The only thing1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 15, 2023
Well we ended up getting some much needed rain last week, it rarely happens but it was actually just enough. We are back dried out now and working dirt so we can get more plastic mulch laid for our summer/fall crops. I will start working on our farm plan in a few weeks and ordering seeds not long a1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 8, 2023
We have not had any rain on the farm in a few weeks now, all of our crops have been getting watered from our wells but a little rain would really make everything jump. I have even been watering the roads to keep the dust down when we are moving vehicles or tractors around the farm! We are forecaste1 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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