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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for October 14, 2020
Well I hope everyone came out okay with Hurricane Delta, we definitely dodged a bullet at the farm! This week we started harvesting shallots! Broccoli and cabbage is getting close, with cauliflower and brussels not far behind! read more »
Farm Happenings for October 10, 2020
Well 2020, here we go again! Wishing everyone the best of luck and hoping Delta doesn't put a damper on Louisiana! We do need some rain at the farm.....but not 8 inches with high winds! On a positive note, Pie Pumpkins are in and they look great! They will be available for a few weeks. Shallots are1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 5, 2020
How about this weather!!! Just what we needed to get our Broccoli and Cauliflower growing great! The picture is our first planting of Broc/Cauli that we planted back in August. These plants are doing great and we should start to see some Broccoli in the next 2-3 weeks, with cauliflower not far behi1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 28, 2020
Now that the rain is gone we are in for some great Fall weather!! All of the greens are doing great and our broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower are coming along quickly! Apples are in as well and they are delicious! I hope everyone is doing well! read more »
Farm Happenings for September 21, 2020
Finally getting some rain at the farm, so far just an ongoing sprinkle, which is great for us because we get some moisture in the dirt without any erosion! The picture is a plot of soybeans that we planted for a cover crop. Although I love soyboys and may pick a few if I get a chance, but the real1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 14, 2020
Fall crops are looking good! Now if we could only get some cool weather!! read more »
Farm Happenings for September 8, 2020
We have started picking a few of our Long Island Cheese Pumpkins and a few gourds! The pumpkins are great for decoration but they are also very tasty! This is a variety that we have grown for years because of its good flavor! Still waiting on that first cool snap but the mornings sure have been nic1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 7, 2020
We will still be at Poke Loa on Monday September 7th, even though its Labor Day we want you all to have your veggies!
Thanks for the support! read more »
Farm Happenings for August 31, 2020
What a year 2020 has thrown at us so far!! Not sure what could be next but we are up for the challenge! I hope you and your loved ones stayed safe through Hurricane Laura, we had some heavy winds and rain but overall I think we faired well. We got a bunch of winter crops in the ground last week inc1 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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