New product quickly disinfects critical gear, equipment and personal items to guard against COVID-19.

The company has grown from a small storefront to a world class manufacturing facility.

The grants, at $5,000 each, will be provided to eligible small businesses on a first-come, first-served basis through Friday, September 18, 2020, or until the funds are depleted.

More than 40 from companies around the County participated.

Joshua Powers elected as new State Vice President for one-year term

Leadership, Integrity of Character, and Service among qualifications

Partnership with local workforce development system provides money for out-of-work individuals to take college classes to train for new career.

Bedford County has one of the largest participation rates for farmers using voluntary state and federal cost share programs to protect water quality by excluding livestock from surface water. These programs protect the water that all citizens depend upon. Significant investment is required to install this exclusion fencing. Farmers now have many thousands of feet

The Bedford County EDA is providing up to $300 in grants to local companies for PPE and cleaning supplies due to COVID-19.

Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will provide direct relief to producers who faced a five-percent-or-greater price decline and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19. About the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the Coronavirus Food