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Building Farm and Food Scrap Digesters

June 1, 2014

By Nora Goldstein, BioCycle June 2014, Vol. 55, No. 5, p. 58 A steady stream of anaerobic digestion facilities are coming on line, most equipped to process food waste. This first of a two-part series profiles several farm digesters. In the past several weeks, we received invitations to two ribbon cuttings for newly installed farm-based … Read more

Farmer Friday: Barstow’s Longview Farm

April 2, 2014

Cabot Creamery Cooperative by Ann Hoogenboom Sustainability is all about cycles. It asks us to question what we throw away – challenging the standard practice of produce, use and dispose. Whether we think about repurposing, as in the case of the Freund Family and their Cow Pots made from manure, or reuse, as Cabot farm … Read more

Your Local Farmers | Barstow’s Longview Farm

September 11, 2012

“Treat the cows with patience and respect because they pay for everything.” This simple mantra from Barstow’s Longview Farm in Hadley, Massachusetts underscores the vital importance of caring for the animals. David Barstow shares his story and the importance of local farms. Go to Must be the Milk

America’s Best Drive Thru’s

March 10, 2012

Drive-Thru Farm-Fresh Meat and Eggs: Barstow’s Longview Farm At family-owned and operated Barstow’s Longview Farm in Hadley, Mass., the motto is “Absolutely local, absolutely delicious.” Thanks to the farm’s drive-through window, discerning carnivores needn’t leave the car when stocking up for their next BBQ. But don’t forget about Fido: Dog bones are also available to … Read more

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