Barstow’s Blog

CISA celebrates 25 years!

February 15, 2018

Congratulations to Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) on 25 years of building local resilience by strengthening connections between local farms and community. Barstow’s Longview Farm and Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery are proud to be two of CISA’s 426 Local Heroes! CISA has continued to be an advocate for … Read more

Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk?

February 11, 2018

Today, February 11, is National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day. Most would consider this as a day to stay positive, to look on the bright side, and to not let the little things get you down! However, for New England dairy farmers, their outlook isn’t so sunny.  Amid appallingly … Read more

Thank you Valentines!

February 10, 2018

We had an amazing day today seeing new and familiar faces for our Anniversary Mini Event!  We decorated Valentines Day cookies (and ate them).  We got sprinkles all over the table and frosting all over our faces.  All in all, great day! We did get some questions about our Anniversary … Read more

Eat the Season | February

February 6, 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

Name the Calf Contest Winners “A”

February 4, 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 January. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Arlie by Hank Zaniewski … Read more

National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

February 3, 2018

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 homemade waffles, cinnamon swirls, or a slice of pie!  Or enjoy a classic hot fudge sundae with your morning Joe! … Read more

Barstow’s February Newsletter

February 1, 2018

Sign up to get the Barstow’s Monthly Newsletter sent directly to your inbox by clicking here! Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery February Newsletter 2018 Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery and Barstow’s Longview Farm are located in the historic Hockanum Village in Hadley, MA. Our motto is “Looking Forward Since 1806” … Read more

Barstow’s Anniversary Survey

January 31, 2018

In 2008 we expanded our job title from food growers to food servers.  2018 marks our 10th year in the restaurant business at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery! We would like to invite you to take our Anniversary Survey! We are taking this survey seriously as a way to gauge … Read more

Something Sweet for your Sweet

January 29, 2018

Roses are red, violets are neat, Order your honey a special treat! Barstow’s is local, homemade, and near, A sweet from Barstow’s will make your love clear! Cake, brownies, cupcakes, or something else sweet Pre-order from us to make V-day complete! Get your Valentines Day orders in!  Whether you’re looking … Read more

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