Plumpricot recognized at world’s largest professional beer competition

— Bedford Farmers Market exceeds 450 attendees for season — Forest Farmers Market tops $400,000 in local sales The Ag Board heard a report this month from the Market Managers of the Forest Farmers Market and the Bedford Farmers Market. They stated they have seen increased visitors at the markets this year due to the

Bedford County is showing signs up an upturn following the peak of the Coronavirus closings and disruptions.

We’d like to welcome Rhonnie Smith to the Bedford County Economic Development Authority representing District 1

One of Bedford County’s own 4-H Livestock members wrote an article for the Delmarva Farmer magazine. Brook Adkins wrote an article, “Modified, ‘the shows must go on,” and it was published in this tri-state publication covering Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Read the full article here as found on pages 1 and 7.  

US Department of Agriculture October 5, 2020 President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced up to an additional $14 billion dollars for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Signup will run from September 21 and through December 11, 2020, for this

Rebuild VA has expanded its eligibility criteria to allow more small businesses to apply.

The Peaks of Otter Soil and Water Conservation District is updating its Strategic Plan.  The Strategic Plan guides the work of the District. Soliciting public input is an important part of this process. To receive this input, we have developed a short online survey.  If you are a Bedford resident, we would appreciate you taking

Bedford County residents who have suffered income loss or reduction due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for CARES Act assistance.

The Bedford County Non-profit CARES Act Grant Program supports those recovering from the comprehensive impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and to assist with their expenses.