Growing Healthy Food - A Baton Rouge Area CSA
The state is “advertising” for partnerships again. Do NOT do it. For those of you who do not know me, I am Kacie Luckett. My husband Derek and I own Luckett Farms. We are 1st generation farmers. Derek was in school at LSU for horticulture and came home one day and plowed up our backyard. He … [Read more...] about A small Farmer’s Personal Experience with a LOUISIANA state public- private partnership
Announcing all the details for next year's CSA (and how to renew your membership)! So what are ALL the details? When does the early bird offer/sign-up officially open? The deals are up for 2022- pricing will increase January 1st, 2022 You'll sign up at this … [Read more...] about 2022 Csa Renewals OPEN NOW!!!!!!
“Egg Roll in a Bowl" is a quick and healthy dinner that's ready in about 15-20 minutes! Use your Luckett Farms CSA bag to create this Healthy Chinese meal at home, in one skillet! Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef (I use our Luckett farms grass-fed beef) but you can use ground beef, deer, turkey … [Read more...] about Luckett Farms Egg Roll in a Bowl!
After shopping at a local roadside stand, the farmers market or picking up your CSA, you will probably have the season’s bounty on your hands. With such a variety of crops, it is typically not a great idea to just open the drawer of the fridge and let everything get comfy together. Here a few … [Read more...] about Veggie Storage
We are so EXCITED to open up our 2021 CSA enrollment. I can not believe we have been running our Csa program for over 8 years now. Over the years, we have added several new Csa friendships, a little more farm experience, a few different veggies varieties, and a lot more gray hairs! We are … [Read more...] about 2021 Summer CSA
If you drive by the farm, about 20 rows on each side look like a weed patch. However, out of the weeds grow the asparagus. I could give you a million reasons why the asparagus doesn’t look perfect. I don’t want to spray the chemicals, weather, time, labor (I didn’t have my AFBF YFR crew to help … [Read more...] about Perfection in the weeds
I often get asked, "What does your husband do?" I remember (in the beginning) I only whispered my husband’s occupation because clearly, I did NOT understand it. I was supportive (as I am a very supportive wife) but frankly I didn’t comprehend the Importance of Agriculture. I just rationalized this … [Read more...] about What Does Your Husband Do? Farmer?
Derek and I are so Excited to share our Pickled goodies with Y'all!!!! We have extensive experience canning and numerous coveted family recipes. Derek has been pickling veggies with his family since he could reach the stove. My pickle obsession started at a very young age and grew alongside the … [Read more...] about LUCKETT FARMS PICKLE CLUB
A few weeks ago, God showed me resilience first hand. He knew I would need the lesson in the days to come. The pepper plants were “damaged” from an unexpected cool night. I held on hope, even when it looked terrible. My heart was aching because I know the money, time, work, and love that go into … [Read more...] about Resilience
What has been going on at Luckett Farms? Last Year, we partnered with the State of Louisiana and are farming at Rosedown Plantation. We are excited to combine Derek's love for farming and my passion for education in our new agritourism adventure. We are offering farm tours, educational events, … [Read more...] about Luckett Farms at Rosedown Plantation
