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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for September 18, 2021
We got a good planting in this weekend before all the rain and flooding from T.S. Nicholas. Way more rain than we needed but crops still look okay so I am not gonna harp on it! Last direct seed planting included carrots, tunips, radish, arugula, mizuna, and a few new varieties to try. New varieties1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 11, 2021
We survived the storm with minimal damage, we lost some large oak trees and that beautiful plot of squash just melted away with the rain and wind. I hope everyone faired well, we have been in recovery/clean-up mode since the morning after Ida. Power at the veggie barn got restored on Tuesday night,1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 31, 2021
Just when things are coming back around and starting to look good, boom, here comes Mother Nature! We are going to hope for the best and plan on bringing your boxes to you, if Hurricane Ida has any effect on the farm or our surrounding communities we will be sure to let you know our plan through an1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 24, 2021
Braising greens are going in the ground this week! Hope they can handle the heat and humidity, I am sure ready for a nice cool front. The picture is about half of our first planting of Rainbow Chard, Tuscan Kale, Collards, and curly kale. They will only take a few weeks to get mature enough to harv1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 17, 2021
We have been missing most of the bad weather lately and our crops are loving it! We, along with most other local farmers, have had a horrible summer for squash/cucumber production with all that rain we had. I am not promising an abundant harvest just yet, but as you can see in the picture, we have1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 10, 2021
How about that weather we had on Thursday?!?!? It was 66 degrees at the farm that morning, sunny skies for a few days as well, just what we needed at the farm. I know the heat will be back but it was really nice to get a small break and a tiny taste of Fall, it will be here soon enough. I hope ever1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 3, 2021
Delicata squash is in!! It has been hot hot on the farm but we haven't stopped planting and prepping, shade breaks have been more frequent for sure though. We are getting our fall tomato plants in the ground, we have to do this in the morning as early as possible with the heat, and of course on whi1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 27, 2021
We should see some Delicata Squash in your boxes in a week or two! One of my favorites because it is so easy to cook and always comes out tasting great, plus you don't have to peel it. We should also see some heirloom tomatoes show up soon, fingers crossed! Dryer weather has been nice for sure, but1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 20, 2021
Not sure if you can see the labels well on the picture but I wanted everyone to know what pepper varieties they were getting. I am going to get my wife to post it to our social media as well. Heirloom tomatoes have come into a gap, they will be back soon though! We have actually had two days withou1 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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