Barstow’s Blog

National Bird Day | the Northern Cardinal

January 5, 2018

In honor of National Bird Day, we are highlighting one of our favorite winter birds that frequents the farm. They don’t need much highlighting, the Northern Cardinal stands out on his own against the white, gray, and brown of a New England winter! Cardinals are year round residents in Massachusetts.  … Read more

10th Anniversary Celebrations on the 10s!

January 3, 2018

In honor of Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery’s 10 Year Anniversary, celebrate with us all of 2018 on the 10th of every month!  We’ve put together a series of mini events and giveaways throughout the year to thank our customers, regulars, supporters, friends, and family! Some of these events are … Read more

Barstow’s 10 Year Anniversary

January 1, 2018

Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery celebrates our 10th Anniversary in 2018! Amidst a crashing milk market and a struggling economy in the early 2000s, the Barstow’s were faced with a choice, get out of agriculture, or diversify. And with that challenge laid out in front of us, we sat down … Read more

Barstow’s 2018 Hours

January 1, 2018

Here you will find our hours for 2018!  Hours are subject to change without notice.  Barstow’s events, extreme weather, and private events may impact these hours.  Checking our Facebook page is the best way to keep up to date with changes to hours. January – February 2 Mon-Fri | 6am-2pm … Read more

Too Cold to Cook?

December 31, 2017

The cold can take a lot out of you.  And at the end of the day, sometimes the last thing you want to do is cook dinner. After a long day in the barn, we have no shame in pulling some homemade chili out of the freezer or cooking up … Read more

The “Off” Season

December 28, 2017

We put a lot of value on farming here in the Pioneer Valley, it’s a part of our heritage.  Eating local protects open spaces, keeps dollars in the Valley, uses less fossil fuel, and supports your neighbors who have been here for generations, the farmers. Lots of farm stands remain … Read more

Holiday Local

December 22, 2017

Orders have kept us busy all week for holiday parties, office get togethers, and staff appreciation treats!   Today is the last day to order holiday desserts and side dishes for Christmas Eve pick up without baker approval.   This is such a special time of year in the bakery!  … Read more

12 Holiday Baking Necessities

December 20, 2017

Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery will have extra pies available Sunday afternoon, boxed and ready for pick up.  But for those of you who will be doing all the baking for your family this Christmas, stop by Barstow’s for local ingredients! 12 Holiday Baking Necessities from Barstow’s Premium steaks and … Read more

Name the Calf Contest Winners “V”

December 19, 2017

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 second half of November. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Vierna by Kathy Rivet Vanessa … Read more

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