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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for November 20, 2021
Carrots are getting close, hope to be picking some soon! I hope everyone is excited and ready for Thanksgiving, one of my favorite things to eat is turkey so I am def excited. Weather has been a bit hot and dry but I am sure that will change soon. Crops are looking good, still behind a bit from the1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 13, 2021
Broccoli is coming on and boy do we have a bunch coming, shouldn't be much longer. The weather has been great for us and I hate to say it but we could use a lil rain! Looking like we could possibly get our first frost on Saturday night, hoping we don't but as you all know its out of my hands! We do1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 6, 2021
Strawberry plants are starting to grow some, they really look rough when you first plant them. To the point where it makes me nervous about whether they will take or not, but they look great and I hope we will see some before Christmas. The weather we are having lately is ideal for everything we ha1 read more »
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 »
Farm Happenings for October 2, 2021
Might be hard to see in the picture but we have some arugula coming up and it looks great. A few other fall crops are starting to trickle in as well. I just hope we can get some more of that cool/sunny weather, man was that nice! I hope you all are enjoying your boxes, please tell your friends!&nbs1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 30, 2021
This cooler weather sure is nice, all of our Fall crops are enjoying it and growing well. Our greens are coming along great with Kale and Chard doing the best, some collards not far behind. I hope to be able to offer some in a few weeks, along with some other new varieties. Enjoy the beautiful wea1 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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