Thank you to our community for reaching out with well wishes and support in the wake of the recent flooding. We are so grateful that our family and staff, animals, equipment, and buildings are all safe and dry. Our hearts go out to those in our region, especially other farmers, who have experienced flood damage … Read more
Join us at a Christmas in July Burger Night on Tuesday, July 25, 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 the menu here! It is a special occasion when we sell our burgers made to order so … Read more
By JULIAN MENDOZA Staff Writer Published: 6/23/2023 1:37:00 PM Ravaged by supply chain issues, business monopoly and a volatile market, the dairy industry has seen countless farms sink over the past few years. In the case of some Pioneer Valley producers, though, the cream rises to the top. “Dairy is certainly thriving here in the … Read more
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. Burgers are not on our … Read more
June is National Dairy Month. Here are 6 reasons to give a sip 🥛: 1. Dairy is good for you Milk packs in 13 essential nutrients in every serving, including, protein, zinc, selenium, vitamin A and vitamin D, which contribute to healthy immune function. Dairy foods like cheese and yogurt also provide high-quality protein, calcium, … Read more
Smithsonian Magazine, April/May 2023 These New Englanders have found a way to help the planet and convert more than 9,000 tons of cow waste annually into electricity Dairy farms like this one run by the Barstow family in Hadley, Massachusetts, make smart use of a substance cows produce in abundance. David Degner By Rachael Moeller Gorman Photographs … Read more
The Corned Beef Reuben Special for the month of March at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery in Hadley. How to enter: @Snap a pic of something delicious-looking and send it with your name, town and a sentence or two to features@gazettenet.com! See this post in the Gazette here!
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023, 5:05 a.m. | Published: Feb. 22, 2023, 5:01 a.m. Barstow’s Longview Farm and store in Hadley is an example of how Western Massachusetts farms are finding ways to sell local food and welcome their communities to their farms. By Tina Lesniak | Special to The Republican Farms across Western Massachusetts have … Read more
The 5 Love Languages In honor of the upcoming V-Day holiday, this newsletter is dedicated to the 5 Love Languages that you might find in a healthy relationship, or on a multi-generational dairy farm like ours! Love Language #1 – Words of Affirmation We have the special opportunity to work with our family members daily … Read more
Brrrr! Pass the…Ice Cream! 🍨 Today, of all days, bitterly cold and wind blown, is National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! But don’t let the weather keep you away from this obscure/delicious holiday! We’re celebrating at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery 8am-noon with Quakes (a milkshake but with iced coffee) and Coffee Floats (iced coffee … Read more