Tune in on Thursdays at 9 a.m. as Ag experts present on Hot Topics of the Ag World. Each webinar lasts 30 minutes. Recordings willbe posted on YouTube as they are available. https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/344371334 Meeting ID: 344 371 … [Read more...]
Tiny pollinators have massive impact: National Pollinator Week is June 22-28
RICHMOND—They can’t drive a tractor or milk the cows, but native pollinators put in a hard day’s work on Virginia farms. Native bees, butterflies, beetles, ants and flies are the stars of National Pollinator Week, June 22-28. The U.S. Senate … [Read more...]
Update On Bedford County Farmers Markets
Bedford County has two farmers markets that provide fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables and meats, and handmade goods directly from the farmers and producers. Forest Farmers Market The Forest Farmers Market is an open air producer only … [Read more...]
PennState Extension: Free Online Courses – Webinars
PennState Extension is offering a wide selection of relevant garden related topics. Online courses and webinars, for FREE, for EVERYONE. Continuing education credits apply to several organizations, including BAMGA volunteers. Wow! Thank you! Here … [Read more...]
Earth Day 2020 Will Survive The Coronavirus By Moving Online
APRIL 22: A lot of things are closed or canceled due to the global coronavirus pandemic, but Earth Day is not one of them. Organizers of the event have turned this year’s 50th anniversary of the green holiday into the first-ever Digital Earth … [Read more...]
Virginia Cooperative Extension and 4-H provide resources to local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic
As the impact of the coronavirus spreads across the commonwealth, Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia 4-H are working to support families as a community partner by providing resources that will help families, individuals, and business … [Read more...]
March Events
Many events listed below have been cancelled or postponed due to the Covid-19 emergency. It is best to call ahead or check with the organizer's websites to verify the status of any event. Mar 3 Lavender for Home and Health (this links … [Read more...]
Hello Winter! February Events
"Don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous" -Rumi Feb 1 Spring To Green Symposium-“Grow What You Love” by Danville Master Gardeners & VCE. Open to all, Danville Feb 3 Bedford … [Read more...]
Event: Grow The Good Life!
Its always fun to "kick-start" the Spring gardening season with new, fresh ideas, meeting other Master Gardeners as well others interested in gardening. Registrations are being accepted now. Please share with your gardening friends. REGISTRATION … [Read more...]
January 2020 Events
Nature has many scenes to exhibit, and constantly draws a curtain over this part or that. She is constantly repainting the landscape and all surfaces, dressing up some scene for our entertainment.~Henry David Thoreau, 1858 Jan 2 Grow The … [Read more...]