Virginia Cooperative Extension-Bedford County

08/27/2026

If you or a loved one has Type 2 diabetes, join the Balanced Living with Diabetes program and take control of your health. This 6-week program will provide you with support to make healthier food choices, become more active, and manage your blood sugar levels effectively.

Dates: September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, & 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
For more information and to register: https://forms.gle/aYGHUBzCLy2TUn9YA
Call the Campbell Extension Office for more information: 434-332-9538

08/20/2026

Come on out and enjoy the Bedford County Fair this weekend!

The annual Bedford County Fair returns to Liberty Lake Park Friday, Aug. 21, through Sunday, Aug. 23. The tradition offers the region a weekend of agricultural exhibits, carnival rides and

07/29/2026

The countdown is officially on… just 25 days until the 2026 Bedford County Fair! 🎡🌽🐄

Here’s what you need to know this week:

🎤 Talent Show Registration Deadline EXTENDED!
We’ve extended entries until MIDNIGHT on August 1! Whether you’re a solo act or part of a group, we’d love to see your talent take the stage.

🤝 Sponsorship Deadline: August 1
Want your business featured on our promotional materials and recognized throughout the fair? Be sure to submit your sponsorship by August 1 so we can include you in our marketing and event planning.

📅 Mark Your Calendars!
🎡 Bedford County Fair: August 21-23
📍 Liberty Lake Park, Bedford, VA (Fair)
🐴 Horse & Livestock Show: September 5-6
📍 Allen’s Mountain Livestock Co. (Horse & Livestock Show)

There’s something for everyone, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our community. Whether you’re competing, volunteering, sponsoring, exhibiting, or just coming out for the fun, the excitement is almost here!

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿, 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘁 www.BedfordVAFair.org

07/28/2026

Virginia Cooperative Extension will be hosting a Drought Management Webinar on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, at 7pm via zoom.

Topics will include:
• Government assistance programs
• Early weaning strategies
• Planning ahead to manage hay shortages

The zoom link to join the webinar is below:
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/81564971726

07/08/2026

The Central Virginia Crops Expo is coming up on July 17th in Callands Virginia. The field day runs from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 P.M. and includes lunch. This is a free event, but registration is required. For more info and to RSVP, contact the Charlotte County Extension Office, 434-542-5884

07/07/2026

Please see this notice for an upcoming meeting on soil health.

Join us for an in depth session designed to help producers understand the numbers that drive both soil function and farm profitability. This event features Lance Gunderson, PhD (ReGen Ag Labs) known for his expertise in soil health testing, including the Haney Test, and how these metrics translate into real world management decisions. We’ll also hear from John Haskell (Ranch Right) focusing on the margins, economics, and financial strength of your operation—what to measure, how to interpret it, and how to make decisions that improve long term resilience.

This free event is hosted by Green Sprig Ag, Virginia No-Till Alliance (VANTAGE), Virginia Tech, and American Farmland Trust with support from Sustainable Chesapeake and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Location: 1647 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, VA
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
RSVP by July 10th

Register here: tinyurl.com/soilnumbers

06/30/2026

📣 Help shape the future of Central Virginia's economy

The Central Virginia Planning District Commission is updating the region's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), a five-year plan designed to strengthen and diversify the economy across Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell counties, and the City of Lynchburg.

The updated strategy will help guide economic development priorities, strengthen regional collaboration, and improve the region's competitiveness for federal funding opportunities.

To help shape the plan, residents, business owners, farmers, and community stakeholders are encouraged to complete a public survey.

The survey is open through July 17. Take it here: https://bit.ly/4vyrvTX

06/26/2026

The Bedford County Beef Producers is hosting a on-farm meeting July 30th at the Edwards Farm on Patterson Mill Road.. The meeting is open to all with an interest in beef cattle. There will be a number of interesting topics covered. The meeting will begin with dinner at 6PM followed by the program. Please RSVP to Scott Baker, Bedford County Extension Office, 540-586-7675 or [email protected]

05/28/2026

Want to learn how native warm season grasses can help provide forage during our hot and/or dry summers? You are invited to attend a free field day at Tuck Farms on June 17th beginning at 9:30 a.m. You will see first-hand how Keith Tuck is utilizing these grasses to provide much need grass when our cool season grasses go dormant or semi-dormant in the summer. This is especially timely as we endure a significant drought this year. The field day is free and lunch is provided. Registration is required. To sign up, please call the Peaks of Otter Soil and Water Conservation District at 540-587-7645.

04/28/2026

Do you have a pond on your property? Would you like to learn more about how to properly care for your pond? If so, you are invited to a Pond Workshop on May 29th, 2026 at Timbrook Library on Leesville RD. in Lynchburg. For more information and to register, please go to this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfELl5obKOu86BR5hSD2x_BWvly_GUQOmwLVjnp9-87_D188A/viewform