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
Contact Us
Shaping Extension's Future Website
Learn how Virginia Cooperative Extension is making a difference in the lives of Virginians across the commonwealth at future.ext.vt.edu. This site includes stories about our programs, regular messages from our director, answers to frequently asked questions, and the ability for you to comment and ask questions. Come share your personal stories and ideas for shaping Extension’s future.
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.
FarmToTable
Virginia's Food System from Farm-to-Table Survey
Help inform Virginia Cooperative Extension's educational and research efforts by filling out this short survey about Virginia's food system and share your views on how to support local farmers and grow Virginia's food and farm economy. Complete survey here: Virginia's Food System from Farm-to-Table Survey.<https://www.research.net/s/vafarm2table>
2012 4-H Junior Camp
HOLD THE DATE!!! July 23 - July 27. We plan to distribute registration forms prior to March 1. The form will also be available from this web site. Check back often!
2012 Central Virginia Livestock Show & Sale
4-H and the Future Farmers of America (FFA) offer an exciting way for youth ages 9-19 to experience the rewards of raising and caring for livestock. Even youth who are not farmers, do not live on a farm, and have no experience working with livestock can begin raising a project animal under the guidance of Virginia Cooperative Extension, and learn character building life skills through accepting responsibility for a living creature. Introduction Rules & Regulations Entry Form
Central Virginia Gardening Conference 2012
February 25, Central Virginia Community College. Topics will include Insect ID & New Pests; Pruning Boxwoods, Azaleas & More. For more information and a registration form
Food Service Sanitation Course/ServSafe
SAVE THE DATE!!! ServSafe trainings for 2012 are scheduled at the Bedford County Admin. Bldg, 122 East Main, Bedford; 8:30 am. - 5:00 p.m (Exams dates 1:00 - 5:00 pm).: Feb. 23, 24, Exam 27th; May 17, 18, Exam 21st; Aug. 23, 24, Exam 27th; Nov. 15, 16, Exam 19th. Registration forms for each session will be mailed (or check back for on-line registration forms) as they are finalized. Directions and parking info Registration Form for February Session
Gardening In Small Spaces
A FREE seminar presented by Bedford Area Master Gardeners in association with the Bedford Public Library System. Here are the details. . .
Grow The Good Life!!!
Join the Bedford Master Gardeners for their 2012 Spring seminars. Topics include raised beds & composing and native plants. For pre-registration information. . .