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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
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 »
Farm Happenings for June 1, 2023
I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend! With June approaching means we are getting even closer to our heirloom tomatoes being ready, but until then we do have some beautiful and tasty cherry tomatoes for everyone. We are also harvesting bell peppers finally, along with some hot varieties1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 25, 2023
Cherry tomatoes are getting very close, hoping by next week they will be offered in the boxes! We did finally get some peaches in and they are awesome, still waiting on blueberries though. I hate to see some items go, but I love harvesting and getting new items in our offerings, I have missed peach1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 18, 2023
Peppers are getting close to being ready, the purple bells are usually the first to be harvested, then green bells. We also have some sweet & hot varieties that will come in soon as well. Cherry tomatoes & eggplant shouldn't be far out either, and I am hoping we will see some new fruits hit1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 11, 2023
Eggplant and cherry tomatoes are starting set fruit!!! That means it won't be too long until we are harvesting and adding to yalls boxes. I honestly can not wait to make some air fried eggplant, topped with cheese and some of the lump crab meat. Add a sauce and some of the Commissaries fresh pasta1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 4, 2023
Cucumbers are coming in, we haven't had the explosion of cucs yet but we are picking a good bit right now. Squash is still booming in production and we are starting to see some blooms on peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes. Carrots are trying to come back and I am hoping we will be able to pick some mo1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 27, 2023
We got some fresh white plastic mulch down and I love the way it looks when we first lay it. I also know that it means the heat is coming, which is something these spring/summer plants need but boy have the cooler Spring days been nice! We got more peppers planted last week, along with some waterme1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 20, 2023
Summer squash has arrived and it is beautiful, cucumbers won't be far behind as they are looking good and starting to fruit. These temperatures have been crazy on the farm, from 83 degrees for a high and then down to 41 for the low, luckily we haven't seen any frost. Strawberries have slowed down a1 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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