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>
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 May registration form
Forest Farmer's Market
We are a new farmer's market in Bedford county, located on the Forest Library grounds. A "producer only" market with a few exceptions. Policies for 2012 2012 Application
Virginia Tobacco Indemnifaction Grants
Central Virginia livestock and grain producers may still apply for grants for Commdity Storage while livestock producers are eligible for grants under the Livestock Improvement Program.