Barstow’s Blog

That’s a-MAIZE-ing!

August 28, 2018

Many New England dairy farmers grow their own forage, or cow food, for their herd. That means our cows eat local – and we know everything about our crops from seed to silo. At Barstow’s Longview Farm, we raise about 250 acres of corn and 200 acres of hay and … Read more

Hay there!

August 28, 2018

Many New England dairy farmers grow their own forage, or cow food, for their herd. That means our cows eat local – and we know everything about our crops from seed to silo. At Barstow’s Longview Farm, we raise about 250 acres of corn and 200 acres of hay and … Read more

Just Got Back From: the Hidden Side of Western Massachusetts

August 27, 2018

The Thrifty New England Traveler By Eric Hurwitz August 26, 2018 Local farm market in a beautiful setting Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery at Longview Farm on 172 Hockanum Rd. in Hadley (Hampshire County) offers a rural setting that feels simultaneously idyllic and relaxing with its expansive farm land, cows … Read more

Swaz Potato Farms

August 19, 2018

At Barstow’s, you can enjoy baked potatoes, our potato breakfast burrito, and a variety of potato cheddar soups, changing with the seasons. Our produce section always contains Swaz Potatoes, locally grown or sourced. Swaz Potato Farms has been a friend and farmland neighbor to the Barstow’s for generations.  Our fields … Read more

Name the Calf Contest Winners “N”

August 17, 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 July. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Navy by Lucas Barden … Read more

September Burger Night Menu (rescheduled)

August 4, 2018

Here on Barstow’s Longview Farm, we raise about 550 animals for dairy. But we also raise 20 steers each year for our Barstow’s Farm Raised Beef! The beef – ground, patties, steaks, and roasts, is exclusively sold at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery and can be found in our freezer section.  … Read more

August Burger Night Menu

August 4, 2018

Here on Barstow’s Longview Farm, we raise about 550 animals for dairy. But we also raise 20 steers each year for our Barstow’s Farm Raised Beef! The beef – ground, patties, steaks, and roasts, is exclusively sold at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery and can be found in our freezer section.  … Read more

Name the Calf Contest Winners “M”

August 3, 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 July. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Muenster by Sarah You … Read more

Eat the Season | August

August 2, 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

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