Over many generations, dairy cows have been specifically bred to produce a high volume of nutritious, high quality, milk! Quality feed, green grass, and fresh air go in – milk comes out, and a lot of it! And we think that is pretty incredible! Cows can only produce milk after they’ve given birth to a calf. … Read more
Believe it or not, our girls are loving this weather more than the summer time heat! Thanks to their thick skin, hair and natural insulation, cows actually prefer temperatures between 40 and 65 degrees. So long as the cows are well fed, healthy, and have dry bedding, they don’t mind the cold. That said, it’s … Read more
In honor of Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery’s 10 Year Anniversary, celebrate with us all of 2018 on the 10th of every month! We’ve put together a series of mini events and giveaways throughout the year to thank our customers, regulars, supporters, friends, and family! Be our Valentine on Saturday, February 10! Decorate your own V-day … Read more
Did you know that every time you swipe a credit card, the business that you’re supporting pays around 5.1%? For every $10 spent on a card, that’s a $0.51 out the door. It doesn’t seem like much, but it adds up! This winter, support Barstow’s and local nonprofits by putting away the card and paying … Read more
Here at Barstow’s Longview Farm everybody has a personality so everybody has a name. Calves born around the same time have names that begin with the same letter. These calves were born in the first half of December. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Wendy by Brenna Moreno Wanda by Dan Pilachowski Xandra … Read more
In honor of Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery’s 10 Year Anniversary, celebrate with us all of 2018 on the 10th of every month! We’ve put together a series of mini events and giveaways throughout the year to thank our customers, regulars, supporters, friends, and family! Wednesday, January 10 marks our first celebration event. Visit Barstow’s … Read more
In honor of National Bird Day, we are highlighting one of our favorite winter birds that frequents the farm. They don’t need much highlighting, the Northern Cardinal stands out on his own against the white, gray, and brown of a New England winter! Cardinals are year round residents in Massachusetts. Their powerful beaks crack open … Read more
In honor of Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery’s 10 Year Anniversary, celebrate with us all of 2018 on the 10th of every month! We’ve put together a series of mini events and giveaways throughout the year to thank our customers, regulars, supporters, friends, and family! Some of these events are still in their planning stages. … Read more
Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery celebrates our 10th Anniversary in 2018! Amidst a crashing milk market and a struggling economy in the early 2000s, the Barstow’s were faced with a choice, get out of agriculture, or diversify. And with that challenge laid out in front of us, we sat down as a family to discuss … Read more
Here you will find our hours for 2018! Hours are subject to change without notice. Barstow’s events, extreme weather, and private events may impact these hours. Checking our Facebook page is the best way to keep up to date with changes to hours. January – February 2 Mon-Fri | 6am-2pm Sat-Sun | 8am-2pm New Year’s … Read more