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 forecasted to get some this week so we will see. Heirloom tomatoes are looking good but they are still a lil ways out, we are picking a good bit of cherry tomatoes now and we should see some creole's soon as well. I made some BLT bites with our cherry tomatoes over the weekend and they were a hit! My kids also have a new favorite snack that I have been making for them in the afternoons. I slice a cucumber up in circular shapes like a cracker, then we put a small piece of cheddar cheese and then I cut up some cherry tomatoes, add a bit of salt & pepper to them and then put on top of the cheese and cucumber, its simple, delicious and they love it.
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Farm Happenings for June 8, 2023
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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