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
We put a lot of value on farming here in the Pioneer Valley, it’s a part of our heritage. Eating local protects open spaces, keeps dollars in the Valley, uses less fossil fuel, and supports your neighbors who have been here for generations, the farmers. Lots of farm stands remain open throughout the winter but … Read more
Orders have kept us busy all week for holiday parties, office get togethers, and staff appreciation treats! Today is the last day to order holiday desserts and side dishes for Christmas Eve pick up without baker approval. This is such a special time of year in the bakery! Cakes are topped with frosting … 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 second half of November. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Vierna by Kathy Rivet Vanessa by April Schilling Velvet by … Read more
Everyone at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery, kids and adults alike, were thrilled to see Santa and Mrs. Claus walk through the bakery this afternoon! Santa checked in with every table before enjoying the cookies and milk prepared for him by the Barstow’s bakers and cows. Santa, Mrs. Claus, two elves, and Hadley Fire Chief Mike … Read more
Mr. and Mrs. Claus stop in to Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery around noon on Saturday, December 16! They’ll be arriving via fire truck and are very excited to meet the boys and girls at Barstow’s! Take photos, check out the fire truck, and see what treats are in store from the bakery! A … Read more
Winter Dinners at Barstow’s are back! Join us for our January Dinner on Tuesday, January 16 between 4pm and 7pm! The menu will feature homemade meatloaf made with Barstow’s farm raised ground beef, local butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and for dessert, homemade apple crisp. Plates are $12 each and $8 for kid’s sized plates. Need … Read more
This Sunday afternoon, the lighted star rose to the top of the silo on Barstow’s Longview Farm. The star shines over the barnyard for December as the Barstows’ way of saying: happy holidays, Merry Christmas, we are thankful to be a part of this community. The star has been a holiday tradition on the farm … Read more
Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery is very excited to be a part of the first annual Hadley Celebration of Lights! The event takes place on Saturday, December 9 at 6:00pm at the Hopkins Academy Gazebo in Hadley, MA. This event is hosted by the Edward Hopkins Educational Foundation, a nonprofit that seeks to enrich the educational … Read more