Denise Barstow Manz 
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 Ellie by Sarah Abare You … Read more
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 last weekend to check our … Read more
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 Dusty by Tom Cook Dandelion … Read more
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 calves born on our farm … Read more
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 Chiffon by Paul Peelle Cornbread … Read more
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 Bernice by Kelly Barstow Barbara … Read more
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 with a 27-minute video, the … Read more
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 a Quake (a milkshake with … Read more
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 Aurora by Yelayna Murdock Amira … Read more
Finally, Snow! Snow makes it harder for us to do our jobs on the farm when it comes. Our herd’s routine is the priority, so on a snowy day like today, the cows don’t eat late, the farmers are working on the fetch list promptly at 6am, and our girls should be none-the-wiser that we’ve … Read more