POCHE FAMILY FARM

Poche Family Farm is a vegetable farm and family venture that resulted from the Poches’ desire to eat well and serve their community. Albert and Charise Poche, along with their adult children Billie and Camille, believe the customer has the right to know where and how their produce is grown. While they are not certified organic, they focus on sustainable agriculture using cover crops, organic pesticides and natural fertilizers.

The Poches also utilize high tunnels for season extension. These unheated hoop house structures protect their crops from the elements including wind, rain and freezing temperatures enabling them to grow later in the winter season and plant earlier in the spring.

They take pride in every fruit and vegetable they harvest and ensure each customer gets the best quality produce they can provide and believe that serving the community with nourishment is a blessing.

Location: Independence, La.

Website: pochefamilyfarm.com

Products: Arugula, Blackberries, Braising Mix, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Kale, Peppers, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Zucchini

Practices: They use sustainable and natural practices, but are not certified organic.