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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for May 11, 2021
We are continuing to add new products to our list, this week we have some really good Bacon, a few of the Delta Blues Rice products, and a new aged white cheddar cheese. Tomatoes are getting close, and I am soooo ready to eat some myself! I hope everyone has wonderful Mothers Day! read more »
Farm Happenings for May 4, 2021
Blueberries are finally here! Talk about a perfect snack in the field, I have to stop myself from eating too many. I think we may be able to start harvesting a few cucumbers next week, (another one of my favorites) especially once we are picking tomatoes! Cucumber and tomato salad with shaved asiag1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 1, 2021
Our cucumbers are starting to climb the trellises, which means we should start harvesting some soon! We started trellising our cuc plants about 2 years ago because it helped the plants stay cleaner (less dirt/mud) and the cucs would be much straighter hanging down with gravity. The plants last much1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 28, 2021
I am happy to announce we are picking some spring flowers! It has been a bit chilly on the farm but I have enjoyed not sweating and swatting mosquitoes this week, I know that weather will be here before long. I hope everyone has tried some of our new offerings, trying to keep up with all the new pr1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 29, 2021
Our cucumbers are starting to climb the trellises, which means we should start harvesting some soon! We started trellising our cuc plants about 2 years ago because it helped the plants stay cleaner (less dirt/mud) and the cucs would be much straighter hanging down with gravity. The plants last much1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 27, 2021
I am happy to announce we are picking some spring flowers! It has been a bit chilly on the farm but I have enjoyed not sweating and swatting mosquitoes this week, I know that weather will be here before long. I hope everyone has tried some of our new offerings, trying to keep up with all the new pr1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 22, 2021
Well I think we all got enough rain last week, wayyyy too much at the farm, but the weather looks great for this week and we are picking some beautiful carrots right now. I put some in a crawfish boil yesterday and they were a huge hit, along with turnips and brussels! We are planting more summer c1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 14, 2021
Our blueberry bushes have started to bare some fruit, it won't be long before we can start harvesting. We have relationships with several local farmers that grow them as well, so there should be plenty to go around! We have started pruning tomatoes and they are looking great, hoping we w1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 15, 2021
Our blueberry bushes have started to bare some fruit, it won't be long before we can start harvesting. We have relationships with several local farmers that grow them as well, so there should be plenty to go around! As you will see I have added some new items to the list, I hope the variety has bee1 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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