Barstow’s Blog

The Red Ear of Corn

December 11, 2018

On Monday, December 10, twenty one engaged neighbors gathered at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery for our Dinner & a Speaker event.  This dinner marked our twelfth and final event of our 10 Year Anniversary Celebration on the 10s.  We hosted mini events and giveaways all year to celebrate 10 … Read more

Holiday Traditions, Dairy Farm Style!

December 6, 2018

The holiday season is upon us! As family and friends gather to celebrate wonderful traditions over the next month, we would like to share with you a peak into holiday time on the dairy farm. TraditionsDenise Barstow of Barstow’s Longview Farm reminds us that traditions are important as they build … Read more

Name the Calf Contest Winners “U”

December 6, 2018

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 November. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Ukulele by Seth Ulla … Read more

Eat the Season | December

December 1, 2018

Eating what is in season throughout the year can better connect you to your home and community.  When you eat what is being harvested locally, your food is travelling fewer miles, you are supporting your neighborhood farmers, and you are enjoying nutritious and varied foods throughout the seasons. #EatTheSeason and … Read more

14 Local Stocking Stuffers

December 1, 2018

This holiday season, stuff your stockings with local products that support local farmers and artisans in Western Massachusetts!  You can pick up all of these great stocking stuffers and more at your neighborhood dairy farm – yep you guessed it – Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery! 14 Local Stocking Stuffers … Read more

6 Barstow’s Lovers Approved Gifts

December 1, 2018

Give the gift of Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery this holiday season! Do you have a family member who is a real Barstow’s fan? A friend that loves a good local lunch? A commuter who needs his drive-thru coffee to stay awake? 6 Barstow’s Lover approved gifts for the holidays: … Read more

Holiday Greenery

November 27, 2018

Stop by Barstow’s to select your perfect holiday wreath, kissing ball, or porch decoration to brighten your home and get in the spirit! Our wreaths, kissing balls, log boxes, and holiday pots are grown and designed at Silvery Moon Farm in Bernardston, MA.  Silvery Moon Farm is a small family business.  … Read more

Name the Calf Contest Winners “T”

November 19, 2018

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 October. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Topaz by Kelly Barstow … Read more

5 Farm Fresh Gifts

November 17, 2018

The holidays are a time to gather, and nothing makes people gather like good food! Food is the most important thing that we “do”.  It nourishes our bodies, thrives on our farmland, represents our cultures, is a part of our traditions, connects us to our heritage, and gathers us together. … Read more

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