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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for May 30, 2024
Cherry tomatoes are starting to ripen, I am thinking we will be into them heavy next week and they will start to go into your boxes! Heirlooms and slicers aren't too far behind, and we started picking peppers over the weekend. Having some hot weather lately but the cloud cover and light breezes hav1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 23, 2024
Bell Peppers are looking great and almost ready to harvest! When the first harvest of peppers takes place there is a very distinct smell that I love, it hits your nose as you walk into the cooler and you know exactly what it is. I immediately think, it is time to stuff some bell peppers, not only i1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 16, 2024
Just the type of weather we don't need, heavy thunder storms have been passing over the farm this morning and dropping waaaaaayyyyy too much rain. We had been missing the scatter showers for a few weeks and we needed a lil rain so we could work more fields, but its looking like its gonna be a very1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 9, 2024
I hope everyone has been enjoying their boxes lately, but I can tell you they are going to start getting way better in a few weeks! I walked the fields this morning with a Chef and his new team and everything is looking great, including eggplant, tomatoes, squash, cucs, and peppers. It won't be too1 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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