Growing Healthy Food - A Baton Rouge Area CSA
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...]
Embarking on the journey of farming is no picnic to get started. As a first-generation farmer, I wanted to be unique. I made a crazy vow that I would only hire local labor; I could not comprehend why most farmers only hired foreign labor. As my knowledge expanded, I began to see local labor in a … [Read more...]
You know that feeling when you forgot to cook the oozing veggies at the bottom of the fridge? Or how about when you are scraping off the untouched food of your children’s plate? Guilty! Yes, I feel it too. As a farmer, consumer and working mom, my life can be a little hectic at times. I see food … [Read more...]
I don't know where to begin. We have experienced a range of emotions in our home. Sadness for our friends and csa members who have been troubled by the flood. Guilt for still having a home and car. Joy from the innocence the beautiful kids that we are able to help watch while parents works. Anger, … [Read more...]
I hope this blog post finds you well and dry! We are busy preparing for the 2016 Fall Season. (September 12th). We are excited to welcome a few new drop off locations this season and a few NEW CSA Members :) If you have not snatched your spot, you only have a little longer. In a few week, I will … [Read more...]
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...]
We start our newest CSA Season Monday! We have lots planted and are very excited to be welcoming many new members. If you missed out on signing up for this season please be sure to join our waitlist by using the form on our homepage. We expect to have most if not all of the following crops in your … [Read more...]
Welcome Derek and I are so excited that the season has Started Back. We have been busy planting lots of good veggies during our break. Our weather has been a little frustrating but we are anticipating warmer weather soon. Sadly, the strawberries will be delayed a little because of the fluctuation … [Read more...]
Get Fresh Local Vegetables from Our Family Farm! Our produce is non-gmo and grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Membership is available to residents of Baton Rouge, Baker, Denham Springs, Central, Greenwell Springs, Prairieville, Pride, Slaughter, Zachary and surrounding … [Read more...]
Luckett Farms CSA Week 12 WOW!!! It is Very Hard for me to believe that the Fall Season is over. This season flew by so quickly! It seem like Yesterday was September 7th and we were starting week 1 of this 14 week Season. Now here we are on Week 12. The final week. Derek and I hope that you and … [Read more...]
