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
Bedford Volunteer Master Gardener Training 2009
BECOME AN EXTENSION VOLUNTEER MASTER GARDENER!! Bedford Area Volunteer Extension Master Gardeners are taking applications for their Fall 2009 training. Call NOW to receive your registration packet!!!
For more details on the training:
2009 Volunteer Master Gardener Training (PDF | 205KB)See what Bedford Master Gardeners are up to!
Bedford Master Gardeners (PDF | 777KB)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!
Peak's Country Farm Tour
The Peak's Country Farm Tour is an free, family-oriented annual event spotlighting Bedford County agriculture. Join us for a fun, informative day in the country--rain or shine!