The cream of the crop: Celebrating the Valley’s thriving dairy industry during Dairy Month

By JULIAN MENDOZA Staff Writer Published: 6/23/2023 1:37:00 PM Ravaged by supply chain issues, business monopoly and a volatile market, the dairy industry has seen countless farms sink over the past few years. In the case of some Pioneer Valley producers, though, the cream rises to the top. “Dairy is certainly thriving here in the … Read more

Weekly Food Photo Contest: This week’s winner, ​Denise Barstow Manz of Hadley

Apologies to any readers trying to avoid sweets this week! June happens to be Dairy Month and strawberry and rhubarb season, so here’s a Strawberry Rhubarb Sundae at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery. Congrats to photographer Denise, our first repeat winner.How to enter: Snap a pic of something delicious-looking and send it with your name, … Read more

Celebrate our local dairy farms during the month of June

by: Kayla Hevey Posted: Jun 1, 2023 / 02:37 PM EDT (Mass Appeal) – June 1 is not only World Milk Day but also the beginning of Dairy Month. Dairy farms in our communities play a vital role in providing locally sourced and nutritious food. If you want to support local agriculture and celebrate Dairy Month, Denise Barstow … Read more

6 Reasons to Celebrate Dairy Month

June is National Dairy Month. Here are 6 reasons to give a sip 🥛: 1. Dairy is good for you Milk packs in 13 essential nutrients in every serving, including, protein, zinc, selenium, vitamin A and vitamin D, which contribute to healthy immune function. Dairy foods like cheese and yogurt also provide high-quality protein, calcium, … Read more

Dairy Crawl 2023

Local farmstands in Hadley, South Hadley, and Sunderland are celebrating June with the Dairy Month Dairy Crawl! Visit the participating farmstands: Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery, Maple Valley Creamery’s Scoop at the Silos, McCray’s Country Creamery, Flayvors of Cook Farm, North Hadley Sugar Shack and Market, and Smiarowski’s Farmstand and Creamy; and purchase an ice cream to get your Dairy Crawl … Read more

FeBrrrrrruary

Brrrr! Pass the…Ice Cream! 🍨 Today, of all days, bitterly cold and wind blown, is National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! But don’t let the weather keep you away from this obscure/delicious holiday! We’re celebrating at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery 8am-noon with Quakes (a milkshake but with iced coffee) and Coffee Floats (iced coffee … Read more

National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day 2023

Happy 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 a Quake (a milkshake with iced coffee instead … Read more

National Chocolate Milkshake Day 2022

National Chocolate Milkshake is celebrated on September 12. And here at Barstow’s, we celebrate milkshakes of all flavors nearly every day of the year. But in honor of this day, it’s time to enjoy a cold, thick, CHOCOLATE milkshake at your neighborhood dairy farm! Made with super premium chocolate Maple Valley Creamery ice cream and McCray’s … Read more

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day 2022

National Ice Cream Month (July) may be over – but August 2nd celebrate a not-forgotten favorite: an Ice Cream Sandwich! National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is celebrated on August 2! And while you can get an ice cream sandwich any day at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery – why not indulge in one today!? Pick … Read more

National Ice Cream Day 2022

National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of July (National Ice Cream Month!). Celebrate with local, super premium Maple Valley Creamery Ice Cream at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery. Here are a few ideas on how to enjoy ice cream at Barstow’s today: After your hike up Mount Holyoke Before your drive up … Read more

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