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.

Mr. Wells was sworn in on June 23 at the Bedford County Court House.

Bramble Hollow Farm will receive $9,000 to complete a commercial kitchen.

Company will invest more than $4.5 million and add 30 new jobs

The Office Economic Development, Social Services, and Bedford Community Health Foundation brainstormed a social problem to solve that impacts our community.

Joe Guthrie, Commissioner of the Virginia Agriculture and Consumer Services Department (VDACS) made a special appearance at the Bedford County Agricultural Development Advisory Board meeting

“I look forward to working alongside the administrative team, department leaders, Board of Supervisors and many others to bring Bedford County’s communication strategies to the next level.

Welcome to the two newest members of the Bedford County Economic Development Authority (EDA). Vicki Gardner, District 2, was sworn in on January xx, 2020 and Jimmy Robertson, District 6, was sworn in on January 28. Mrs. Gardner is the former President of the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Robertson is President/Owner of Robertson