Pasture Day is a farm favorite! After painstakingly inspecting and repairing miles of fence, the farmers are ready to let the girls out of the barn and into the field. Spring is here! And after winter months in the barn, the cows will be frolicking their way into the green grass! This event is not … Read more
Barstow’s May Newsletter 2018 Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery and Barstow’s Longview Farm are located in the historic Hockanum Village in Hadley, MA. Our motto is “Looking Forward Since 1806” and we’ve been taking great care of our dairy herd and of the 450 acres of land we farm for 212 years. Farm and Store … Read more
Today might be the First Day of Spring – but it still feels an awful lot like winter on the farm. With snow still in the forecast, wind-cutting tarps are on the barns and coats are on our calves. Our priority is the health and comfort of our animals. Learn more about how we keep … Read more
May 6, 2016 By Elizabeth Lafond-Coppez, Special to The Republican, MassLive HADLEY – The next time you enjoy a glass of fresh milk or allow a bite of sharp cheddar cheese to complement your full bodied, red wine, give a toast to dairy cows and their farmers, near and far. Barstow’s Longview Farm in Hadley … Read more
By Jennifer Lee Shea May 4th, 2015 Must be the Milk Just like us New Englanders, cows love the transition from winter to spring. The sunny skies, the warmer weather, the lush green grass – who wouldn’t be excited? Just as more joggers line the roads and people are out walking their dogs when spring … Read more