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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for July 6, 2023
Well we did get enough rain to get some plastic laid over the weekend, I can breathe again! We needed this fresh white plastic for our fall tomatoes, pumpkins, and winter squash and I have been worried we wouldn't get it done in time. We need some moisture in the soil to get this done correctly, an1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 29, 2023
Dusty roads out on the farm and boy has it been hot. I can not remember a June where it was this hot and dry, but we are out in the fields working and trying to water as much as we can to keep things going. I had hope for blueberries to finally come in but it looks like they aren't going to make th1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 22, 2023
We are finally harvesting some cantaloupes at the farm and we love it when they finally get sweet and ready. I just ate a half of one after taking the picture and it was great. I hope everyone has been staying cool with all this heat, it has been brutal on the farm in the afternoons. The only thing1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 15, 2023
Well we ended up getting some much needed rain last week, it rarely happens but it was actually just enough. We are back dried out now and working dirt so we can get more plastic mulch laid for our summer/fall crops. I will start working on our farm plan in a few weeks and ordering seeds not long a1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 8, 2023
We have not had any rain on the farm in a few weeks now, all of our crops have been getting watered from our wells but a little rain would really make everything jump. I have even been watering the roads to keep the dust down when we are moving vehicles or tractors around the farm! We are forecaste1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 1, 2023
I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend! With June approaching means we are getting even closer to our heirloom tomatoes being ready, but until then we do have some beautiful and tasty cherry tomatoes for everyone. We are also harvesting bell peppers finally, along with some hot varieties1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 25, 2023
Cherry tomatoes are getting very close, hoping by next week they will be offered in the boxes! We did finally get some peaches in and they are awesome, still waiting on blueberries though. I hate to see some items go, but I love harvesting and getting new items in our offerings, I have missed peach1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 18, 2023
Peppers are getting close to being ready, the purple bells are usually the first to be harvested, then green bells. We also have some sweet & hot varieties that will come in soon as well. Cherry tomatoes & eggplant shouldn't be far out either, and I am hoping we will see some new fruits hit1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 11, 2023
Eggplant and cherry tomatoes are starting set fruit!!! That means it won't be too long until we are harvesting and adding to yalls boxes. I honestly can not wait to make some air fried eggplant, topped with cheese and some of the lump crab meat. Add a sauce and some of the Commissaries fresh pasta1 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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