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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for October 30, 2021
Satsumas are starting to turn orange, more leaves falling, and a cold front headed this way! Just what our crops need, cool nights and mid 60 to 70 degree days. We got a bunch planted last week, and we planted our first planting of strawberries on Saturday morning. We are trying to add more and mor1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 23, 2021
Turnips are coming on, should not be too much longer! How about that weather we had last weekend and into early this week, we certainly needed it and boy did we enjoy it! A little rain and some warmer temps in the future for us but it should cool back off soon enough. We are adding more items to th1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 16, 2021
Shallots are looking good, probably about 2 weeks out. We have added a few other things to the harvest list and will continue as we get more cool fronts, I am especially excited about brussels and broccoli! I hope to have some soon to offer, along with some of our cheese pumpkins! We got another pl1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 9, 2021
Finally some dry weather in our forecast, I was starting to think our Long Island Cheese pumpkins were not going to make it. They are getting close, and with some cool and dry weather ahead I think they will be good. Our fall tomatoes on the hand, are not looking so great, I am not sure we will get1 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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