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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for November 28, 2020
We are finally getting some rain at the farm, it has been a very dry November for sure! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and ate plenty of veggies! We are very close to picking beets and carrots! read more »
Farm Happenings for November 23, 2020
Brussel Sprouts are in just in time for Thanksgiving! I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving day and enjoy your veggies! read more »
Farm Happenings for November 19, 2020
We are picking some beautiful colored cauliflower and a few heads of romanesco! Carrots and beets are getting closer! I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather! read more »
Farm Happenings for November 14, 2020
We just started picking some Bravo Radish (pictured) and Hakurei (white globe) Turnips this week! I like to put the radish in my salads and the turnips are great roasted, boiled then mashed, or even in a crab/shrimp boil! read more »
Farm Happenings for November 7, 2020
Well we had our first lite frost of the season on Tuesday morning, good news is that it was only in a few places and it did not burn too much of our frost sensitive varieties! Brussel Sprouts are coming along well and I hope to be able to offer them in the next week or so! I posted a picture of the1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 2, 2020
I hope everyone is doing okay after Zeta(hopefully power has been restored) We made through the storm with minor damage thankfully! We are picking what could be the last bit of big bell peppers that look nice! Root crops like carrots, beets, and turnips are coming soon! read more »
Farm Happenings for October 29, 2020
We are still planning to deliver your shares as long as it is safe for us to do so. We are monitoring Zeta and hopefully it isn't too bad! We are harvesting some beautiful Napa Cabbage right now, along with some cauliflower as well. Fingers crossed on the storm, stay safe and enjoy your veggies!&nb1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 26, 2020
We are harvesting some beautiful Napa Cabbage right now! I hope everyone is enjoying their fall veggies, more good weather is on the way! read more »
Farm Happenings for October 19, 2020
Broccoli is ready and being harvested!! I have missed it for sure, but ask me again in March and I will tell you differently! hahaha Just like anything, when the turn of the seasons happen I am excited to harvest and eat the new crop varieties, then after a few months I am ready to move on! We are1 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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