Barstow’s Blog

Name the Calf Contest “E”

April 1, 2022

Here at Barstow’s Longview Farm everybody has a personality so everybody has a name. Calves born around the same time have names that begin with the same letter. These calves were born in the first half of March. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Elvira by Nancy Nash … Read more

Rain Again?

March 31, 2022

Rain again? Well it looks like another rainy Saturday here in the Pioneer Valley. But don’t let a little weather stop you from enjoying your weekend! Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery is open today (and tomorrow) 8am-3pm for breakfast, lunch, baked goods, prepared foods, and local art. This is your … Read more

Name the Calf Contest “D”

March 16, 2022

Here at Barstow’s Longview Farm everybody has a personality so everybody has a name. Calves born around the same time have names that begin with the same letter. These calves were born in the last half of February. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Diamond by Chrissy Brown … Read more

A Big Step for our Littlest Ones

March 6, 2022

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘take care of your pennies, and your dollars will take care of themselves’? This same parable works for a herd. Making sure our calves get the right start yields healthy, calm, top quality dairy cows. Yes, animal care is good business. And even though … Read more

Name the Calf Contest “C”

March 1, 2022

Here at Barstow’s Longview Farm everybody has a personality so everybody has a name. Calves born around the same time have names that begin with the same letter. These calves were born in the first half of February. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Cammie by Cam Cournoyer … Read more

Name the Calf Contest “B”

February 16, 2022

Here at Barstow’s Longview Farm everybody has a personality so everybody has a name. Calves born around the same time have names that begin with the same letter. These calves were born in the last half of January. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Beauty by Lyla Loiko … Read more

Videos Highlight Massachusetts Farmers’ Commitment to Soil Health

February 15, 2022

Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation February 14, 2022 A series of videos showcases the various ways farmers in Massachusetts are supporting soil health and sustainability. The videos feature produce and other crop growers, a dairy farmer and a researcher from the University of Massachusetts who works with the state’s farmers. Along … Read more

National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

February 5, 2022

Today is National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! Yes you read that right! This event is celebrated the first Saturday in February! Join us for Maple Valley Creamery ice cream… Atop cinnamon swirls or a slice of pie! Grab an ice cream sandwich with your breakfast sandwich! Wake up with … Read more

Name the Calf Contest “A”

February 1, 2022

Here at Barstow’s Longview Farm everybody has a personality so everybody has a name. Calves born around the same time have names that begin with the same letter. These calves were born in the first half of January. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Alpha by Peggy Sabine … Read more

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