March 11, 2024 Don Gardner, DVM, Vice Chair Bedford Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board The 2023/24 Coyote Lottery came to a close on February 29, 2024 with 143 coyotes killed in an effort to manage the population. Each coyote killed counted as an entry to win a grand prize of $1,000. This year, Mr. Josh

Originally published  by Wendy White on NCBA News. ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2024) – Producers, students and advocates were recognized as the best of the beef industry through a variety of scholarship and award programs during CattleCon24, held Jan. 31-Feb. 2, in Orlando. 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award Program Regional Winners The Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP),

The February 1, 2023 Ag Board meeting has been postponed until February 8, 2023. We apoligize for the short notice. If you have questions, please call 540-587-5670.

A recent headline in the Chatham Star Tribune is getting the attention of cattle farmers in Bedford County. “Tick borne disease could impact cattle in Pittsylvania County” Cattle owners in Pittsylvania County are invited to an informational meeting about the Asian Longhorned Tick, which carries bovine anemia, or Theileria orientalis. The disease can cause late

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors recently appointed Melody Divers to represent District 6 on the Bedford County Agriculture Economic Development Advisory Board (Ag Board). Mrs. Divers is the co-owner of Chapel Creek Farms in Montvale and serves as its chief marketer and event planner. When asked why she would like to serve on the

For Immediate Release: August 8, 2022 Contact: Scott Baker Senior Extension Agent, Virginia Cooperative Extension (540) 586-7675 scbaker@vt.edu Spotted lanternfly confirmed in Bedford County  (Bedford, VA)—The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) says the spotted lanternfly has recently been confirmed in Bedford County. The spotted lanternfly is an exotic, invasive insect with no

Bedford County Fair pauses for 2022 (Bedford, VA)—After extensive research, collaboration, and discussions the Bedford County Fair Board has decided to not move forward with hosting a county fair in the fall 2022. After receiving public feedback concerning location, size, scope, and attractions desired by the citizens and event stakeholders, the board believes it best

Open to all that have excluded livestock from streams.