South Hadley’s last large farm under permanent conservation

By EMILEE KLEIN Staff Writer Published: 12-26-2024 12:39 PM Modified: 12-26-2024 4:33 PM SOUTH HADLEY — The 205-acre Lauzier Farm off Alvord Street is the last large farm property in South Hadley, and it will remain so for generations to come as permanently protected agricultural land. That’s because the farm now has an agricultural preservation … Read more

Christmas Bird Count 2024

Volunteers walked our farmland early yesterday morning in search of birds for the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. The Christmas Bird Count happens annually in December around the nation. Here’s what they found: 21 Canada Goose 1 Wood Duck 9 Mallard 13 American Black Duck 17 Hooded Merganser 7 Common Merganser 7 gull sp. 4 … Read more

Massachusetts Farms Survive Natural Disasters Thanks to a Web of Support

On Posted on December 13, 2024 by Tina Deines to Environment, Farm, Massachusetts Environment David and Diane Barstow, daughter Denise Barstow Manz and grandson Arthur of Barstow’s Longview Farm; Photo credit: Shayna Cooley In July 2023, Barstow’s Longview Farm in Hadley, Massachusetts, suffered a major blow, as heavy rain and flooding from the nearby Connecticut River inundated 145 acres of hay and corn fields. “We … Read more

December Holiday Orders 2024

The holidays are a time for family and for excellent food! Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery offers custom baked goods, pies, cakes, cheesecakes, and desserts for the holiday season. Christmas orders are due by Wednesday, December 18 by 4pm. All orders placed after that time will need baker approval, we may not be able to honor … Read more

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