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Name the Calf Contest “Q”

October 1, 2022

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! Quasar by Spencer Smith … Read more

Weekly Food Photo Contest: This week’s winner: Denise Barstow Manz of Hadley

September 30, 2022

This dangerously delicious delight — mocha cappuccino cheesecake — is exactly what we want to be eating right now, curled up with a cozy blanket and a cup of something steaming. The photo was taken at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery in Hadley by Denise Barstow Manz. How to enter: … Read more

Afternoon Buzz 9.29.22 – Denise Barstow Manz of Barstow’s Longview Farm & Evan Arntzen​ of Eh La Bas

September 30, 2022

Catch Denise on the Afternoon Buzz with Buzz and Brian Adams: listen to the podcast recording.

Name the Calf Contest “P”

September 16, 2022

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! Peony by Kate Hayes … Read more

Gratitude Journal: Harvest on our Minds

September 2, 2022

Harvest on our Minds Corn harvest is underway and the entire farm team is holding our collective breath; praying for no breakdowns, a high quality yield, and a safe silage season. Harvest time involves a lot of sitting. Steven is sitting in the forage harvester, David is sitting while packing … Read more

September Burger Night Menu 2022

September 1, 2022

Here on Barstow’s Longview Farm, we raise about 600 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

13 Farms in 2 Days

August 19, 2022

This week, I traveled throughout the Second District during my 12th annual district-wide farm tour. I visited 13 farms in 2 days to talk to farmers about the challenges they face and how I can continue to help them succeed. I’m always so impressed by the fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, … Read more

McGovern gleans input from farmers ahead of White House conference

August 17, 2022

By JULIAN MENDOZA Staff Writer Published: 8/16/2022 5:55:24 PM Modified: 8/16/2022 5:51:56 PM U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern toured farms in Franklin and Hampshire counties on Tuesday to gain perspective on their operations in anticipation of the first White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to be held in more … Read more

Name the Calf Contest “N”

August 16, 2022

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! Nacho by Khloe Keywood … Read more

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