Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th, or 3.14. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. At Barstow’s, we celebrate with something else that is round and constant. Constantly delicious that … Read more
The farm families of Cabot want to bring life on a dairy farm to kids at home and in their classrooms. Our Pen Pal Program is designed to give a first-hand account about life on a dairy farm, the journey from cow to cheese, and all things farming. What better way to connect kids to the food they enjoy! Meet … Read more
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 cinnamon swirls or a slice of pie! Grab an ice cream sandwich with your breakfast sandwich! Wake up with a Quake (a milkshake with iced coffee instead … Read more
The Hadley Fire Department and Hadley Parks and Recreation Department are bringing a special visitor again this year! Traveling all around town, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be stopping by Barstow’s via firetruck on Saturday, December 17 around 12pm. Listen for the sirens and look for the lights! Barstow’s will offer free M&M cookies available for all! … Read more
Join us at Burger Night on Wednesday, September 14, 5pm-7pm. Born and raised right here on Barstow’s Longview Farm, our burgers are as fresh and local as it gets! Grill runs 5pm-7pm and Barstow’s kitchen is open until 8pm. Check out our Burger Night Menu here. It is a special occasion when we sell our burgers made to order so … Read more
By Gillian Follett | Special to The Republican Denise Barstow Manz is hoping to increase awareness of the Pioneer Valley’s dairy farms one scoop of ice cream at a time. Since 1806, generations of her family have been operating Barstow’s Longview Farm. Today, its farm store supplies fresh dairy, meat, baked goods and other products. Still, … Read more
Springtime on the Farm The leaves are just starting to unfurl to reveal that bright green new growth (my favorite color), you can almost taste the promise of asparagus and strawberry rhubarb pie, and Pasture Day is on the calendar for May 7! The bakery board is PACKED with orders for Mother’s Day and early … Read more
Pasture Day is a farm favorite! And for the first time since 2019, it will be back as we love it most: in person, with our community, together again on the farmstand lawn. After inspecting and repairing fence, the farmers are ready to let the girls out of the barn and into the field. Spring … Read more
Edit: The Easter Bunny will not be able to make it tomorrow, 4/9 due to the forecast. Even with this unexpected Bunny absence, we do hope you come visit us for breakfast, lunch, Easter sugar cookie decorating kits, coconut cheesecake, Carrot Ginger Soup, and to place your Easter Sunday orders! Easter order deadline is Tuesday, … Read more
EDIT on 4/8: event cancelled due to rain. Hadley Parks and Recreation and Fire Department are bringing a VERY special visitor around town on Saturday, April 9! The Easter Bunny is parading through Hadley, and one of their stops is at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery! The fire truck and Easter Bunny are … Read more