June is Dairy Month! Learn more about how dairy impacts our economy, planet, diet, land use, and how dairy farming connects us with heritage in the Pioneer Valley. Join the conversation with experts across all fields of dairy (get it?!). The Dairy Month Lecture Series is hosted by Barstow’s Longview Farm and Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery. … Read more
2019 marks Cabot Creamery Cooperative’s 100th year in operation – a century of commitment to the farmers in their co-op, the quality of their products, and the consumers who support Cabot. As a member farmer of the Cooperative, it’s a real joy to celebrate this milestone with our larger dairy team. Barstow’s Longview Farm has … Read more
Dairy farms are dotted across the New England landscape. But with recent trends of low milk prices, over-supply, increased costs of doing business, consolidation of agricultural conglomerates, and the power and wealth in ag going to only a few: those dairies are being shuttered. Dairy farmers, especially small family farms in New England, are in … Read more
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
Pick up simple snacks at Barstow’s for Game Day made EASY. Pick up homemade chili, chicken tenders, meatballs, Cabot dips, and baked goods for a quick dish or last second pot-luck. Building your own snacks and apps for the party? Stop in at Barstow’s for local ingredients like Cabot cracker cut Seriously Sharp or Pepper … Read more
Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend! Pick up easy party add on’s like homemade cookies, chili, chicken tenders, and Cabot dips. Yum! Building your own snacks and apps for the party? Stop in at Barstow’s for local ingredients like Cabot cracker cut Seriously Sharp or Pepper Jack cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheese, spreadable … Read more
Barstow’s Longview Farm is a proud farmer-owner of Cabot Creamery Cooperative. The milk produced on this farm, along with milk from hundreds of other Cooperative farmer-owners, comes together to make award winning cheese, exceptional dairy products, and ensure the livelihoods of many many New England families. We are glad to be a part of the … Read more
Eating what is in season throughout the year can better connect you to your home and community. When you eat what is being harvested locally, your food is travelling fewer miles, you are supporting your neighborhood farmers, and you are enjoying nutritious and varied foods throughout the seasons. #EatTheSeason and enjoy the season at Barstow’s … Read more
The holidays are a time to gather, and nothing makes people gather like good food! Food is the most important thing that we “do”. It nourishes our bodies, thrives on our farmland, represents our cultures, is a part of our traditions, connects us to our heritage, and gathers us together. This year, give the gift … Read more
Farm visitors joined Denise Barstow of Barstow’s Longview Farm on a tour of the Anaerobic Digester facility for the Dairy Month Lecture Series on Sunday, June 17! In case you missed it, we have this short recap for you: Barstow’s Anaerobic Digester takes the energy potential in food waste and cow manure and turns it into enough renewable … Read more