Dear wonderful people! It is with such gratitude and joy that we write this letter to our farmhands at Barstow’s Longview Farm and our Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery staff, past and present! We trust you to not only handle cash, prepare food, and be welcoming to our customers – to treat our herd with … Read more
Old Country Road brings together five musicians who grew-up with traditional or vintage country music as a part of their lives. You may have caught them at one of Barstow’s Burger Nights or other summer events. But we can’t wait for summer, we miss our bluegrass friends! This event is free and open to the public! Join … Read more
We held our first ever Dinner & a Speaker in honor of our 10 Year Anniversary last December. The event was a hit and we’d like to offer it again! We invite you to make your reservations today for this Dinner & a Speaker event, Rural Prosperity: How we lost it and how we get it … Read more
Old Country Road brings together five musicians who grew-up with traditional or vintage country music as a part of their lives. You may have caught them at one of Barstow’s Burger Nights or other summer events. But we can’t wait for summer, we miss our bluegrass friends! This event is free and open to the … Read more
In honor of Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery’s 10 Year Anniversary, you’ve celebrated with us all year 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! This event will be our last of the year and … Read more
Mountain Day is a celebrated tradition at the oldest women’s college in the country, right down the street from the farm! On Mountain Day, classes and other obligations are cancelled. In a nod to Mary Lyon, students are invited to balance their intellectual pursuits with outdoor activities. The date of Mountain Day is kept secret until … Read more
National Farmers Day is observed every October 12. It is a day to reconnect with your agricultural roots, be thoughtful about your consumption, and thank your local farmers! The cotton undershirt on your back, the wool socks on your feet, and the meal on your plate – are all thanks to agriculture. Here at Barstow’s … Read more
2018 is not a great year for New England pumpkins. Downy Mildew was detected in New England fields starting in early August. Downy Mildew occurs worldwide and where conditions of temperature and humidity allow its establishment and can result in major losses to cucumber, melon, squash, pumpkin, watermelon, and other cucurbits. Fortunately it occurs sporadically … Read more
Each September, during Hunger Action Month, regional restaurants come together to support hunger–prevention work during Fork it Over For Food, a campaign that raises funds to provide meals to neighbors in need. Fork it Over for Food proves that you can do more than simply feed people for a day — you can help end local … Read more
The Hockanum Rural Historic District, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993, is a rural community encompassing a classically famous landscape along the Connecticut River in Hadley, Massachusetts. The fertile farmland and quiet village is home to families that have been here for generations. On Hockanum Day, meet, discuss, and learn about … Read more