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
June is Dairy Month! Each Sunday and June, we’ll learn more about how dairy impacts our economy, planet, diet, land use, and how dairy farming connects us with our Pioneer Valley heritage. This free walking farm tour will be led by seventh generation farmer Denise Barstow and her guest, Massachusetts State Senator, Jo Comerford. Jo … Read more
Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery and Barstow’s Longview Farm are proud supporters of Kestrel Land Trust, a local nonprofit that protects and cares for land in the Pioneer Valley. Kestrel Land Trust has just launched their Spring Membership Drive! A gift of any amount makes you a Kestrel Land Trust member for one year. You … Read more
*** Due to the EXTREME heat, Burger Fest will be wrapping up by 5pm today. We apologize for the inconvenience. Stay safe, stay cool! *** Burger Fest is the biggest event on the farm! Burger Fest is one of the few days that we sell our Barstow’s Farm Raised Beef burgers made to order. We will be grilling … Read more
Hello neighbors! It has come to our attention that the contact form on the Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery website was broken – which means we haven’t been receiving your emails, questions, orders, comments, and feedback! We are very sorry if your email to our family business has gone unanswered! Please be assured that our … Read more
I am a watercolorist currently, with a varied past of working in oils, printmaking, stained glass and relief printing. I enjoy depicting my local environment of flowers, fields and fruits of the farmer’s labors. What could be nicer than to celebrate Hadley with a day outside painting crows picking over a cut cornfield in the fall or … Read more
At Barstow’s Longview Farm, every day is Earth Day! Tour our facility and experience how animal care, technology, and the engagement of the next farming generation play a role in farm sustainability. Learn how Barstow’s Longview Farm turns food waste and cow manure into enough electricity for 1,600 homes with an anaerobic digester. The system … Read more
Pasture Day is a farm favorite! After inspecting and repairing fence, the farmers are ready to let the girls out of the barn and into the field. Spring is here! And with winter months in the barn behind them, the cows will be frolicking their way into the green green grass! This event is not … Read more
Join the South Hadley Family Center for a fun family day at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery! 10% of your purchase at Barstow’s will benefit the South Hadley Family Center, 8am-5pm on Saturday, April 13. The mission of the South Hadley Family Center is to provide a safe, nurturing, fun, and inclusive learning environment for … Read more
The winter is slow at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery. We would love to be busy all the time – we miss seeing our high season customers and it would help us pay our bills a little more easily – but with longer nights, colder days, and shorter hours, it does make sense. For that … Read more