The Bedford County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is your local connection to Virginia's land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University.
Through educational programs based on research and developed with input from local stakeholders, we help the people of Bedford County improve their lives.
We provide education through programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, and Community Viability.
122 East Main Street
Bedford County Administration Building
Suite 102
Bedford, VA 24523
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Main Office: (540) 586-7675
Fax: (540) 586-4214
New London Cannery
The current economy has many folks thinking about growing their own produce, but why not enjoy the fruits of your labor during those cold, snowy winter months as well? Many area residents are unaware of the gem of a food-preservation resource available to them locally. For more than 50 years, Bedford County has operated a community cannery at New London Academy. Find out more!
BEDFORD COUNTY CANNERY TO HOST OPEN HOUSE JULY 23!
Upcoming ServSafe Session
HOLD THE DATE!!
Our next ServSafe session is planned for February 9-12, 2010. Click here to download a registration form. Here are directions and parking information for the Bedford County Admin Building.
Winter Cloverbud
Start the new year right! Mark your January 2010 calendar for Winter Cloverbud Camp at W. E. Skelton 4-H Center.
2010 Junior 4-H Camp
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!! 2010 Bedford/Franklin Junior 4-H Camp at W. E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center: July 26-30.
Look for more info and a registration brochure to be posted on this site in early 2010.