The Bedford County Coyote Lottery, which aims to manage the growing threat of coyotes on county livestock, has finished its fourth annual event and announced its cash prize winners. This year, a total of 82 coyotes were killed and checked in at Bedford Southern States. With four cash prizes available, Kelsy Padgett won $250, Gery

The “Southside Viticulture Primer” will be held April 13, 2016 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at The Homeplace Vineyard, 568 Rigney Circle, Chatham, VA.

Hosted at the W.E. Skelton 4-H conference center in Roanoke, the conference will host over 30 speakers on topics ranging from Chinese medicinal herbs to sustainable livestock breeding and selection.

Bedford County recognized WFXR News for its Ag Life segment at the station's Grand Opening event on Dec. 15, 2015.

Chuck Grove, District 4 representative of Bedford County’s Ag Board, was elected to the Board of Directors for the American Angus Association (AAA).

The award was presented by the Tourism Office to recognize the tourism value that Gross' Orchard brings to the county.

The program incentivizes hunters to help manage the over-population of coyotes, which are a growing threat to livestock in the county.

The Bedford County Fair will be open Friday, Aug. 28 from 1-9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 30, 1-6 p.m.

After much preparation, three markets are available to county residents for their locally grown food and crafts.

Just in time for the farmers market season, the Bedford downtown pavilion gets a facelift from local partnerships.