Denise Barstow Manz

Hi! My name is Denise Barstow Manz and I am a Manager for Barstow's Dairy Store and Bakery at Barstow's Longview Farm. I am a part of the seventh generation here on the farm and very proud to continue the business that has been in my family for over 200 years. My favorite job on the farm is leading farm tours. My favorite farm event is Pasture Day. And my favorite thing in the bakery case is Shannon's carrot cake cupcakes!

Order Thanksgiving Desserts

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We are thankful Family parties, Friendsgiving, Household gathering, Barstow’s feels honored and grateful to be a part of your holiday celebration, whatever the size. We have an assortment of pies, cheesecakes, and dessert platters to make this holiday more stress free and easy. Ordering is Easy Don’t delay placing your order, it’s easy! Visit, call … Read more

Dairy Takes a Leadership Role in Impacting Climate Change as Stonyfield Organic and Cabot Creamery Cooperative Join the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance

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Business Wire November 4, 2021 BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stonyfield Organic and Cabot are joining forces alongside the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance (FPSA) and Dairy Farmers of America to place dairy as a leader in forging a circular pathway to decarbonization and climate change mitigation. The Alliance, founded in 2020 by Vanguard Renewables, Unilever, Starbucks, and Dairy Farmers … Read more

Name the Calf “S” Winners

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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 October. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Sylke by Quntin Symphony by Katrina Farnham Sybil by … Read more

Name the Calf Contest “R” Winners

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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 September. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Radish by Allie Vahbehrege Rhiannon by Abby Carriere Ripple … Read more

Name the Calf Contest “Q” Girls

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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 September. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Quabbin by Susan Reade Quiche by Travis Carter Quest … Read more

East meets west: State officials get first-hand account of the struggles Valley farmers face

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By AIDAN POOLE For the Gazette September 19, 2021 HADLEY — State lawmakers toured four farms in Hampshire and Franklin counties on Friday to better understand the challenges facing farming communities in western Massachusetts. The tour included stops at Simple Gifts Farm in Amherst and Reed Farm in Sunderland, as well as Barstow’s Dairy Store … Read more

Massachusetts lawmakers tour Pioneer Valley farms as agriculture bill awaits hearings

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MassLive By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com September 17, 2021 HADLEY — Denise Barstow, a seventh-generation farmer, enlivened a tour Friday for state lawmakers, their staff, and advocates for the network of farms and retailers that make up the local food system by answering a question children typically ask. “What does a cow say?” Barstow, the … Read more

Name the Calf “P” Winners

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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 August. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Patience by Diana Peelle Pickles by Scarlett Pistachio by … Read more

Labor Day Week Updates

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There’s a staffing shortage in our community – heck, in the nation! And Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery is not immune. Please note the following special hours as a result of short staffing: Tomorrow, WED. 9/1 Barstow’s will be open 6am-4pm for Drive Thru service ONLY. We do not have enough staff to offer indoor … Read more

Name the Calf “N” Winners

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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 July. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Norah by Norah Lavalee Noble by Carol Desroches Namaste … Read more

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