Farming in Bedford County, Virginia

Broader context

Without reviewed regional crop guidance for Virginia, the most reliable next step is the state's Extension service, which publishes crop, forage and livestock information for its own regions and can tell you what is commonly grown in Bedford County. The links below cover the essentials for any county.

• USDA NASS Quick Stats for crops historically produced in the county (statistics, not a suitability test)
• USDA plant hardiness map for winter cold limits on perennials (not annual crops)
• NRCS Web Soil Survey for mapped soils (a map is not a soil test)
• Crop and enterprise guides for what each enterprise needs from the land

Local help for Bedford County

County offices are best found through each agency's locator. Our directory is curated, not a complete list of local providers. All Virginia resources

• Virginia Cooperative ExtensionVirginia

  Virginia's land-grant Extension service, affiliated with Virginia Tech. Its agriculture pages cover topics such as beef cattle and agritourism, and local offices are the contact for soil sampling.

  Cooperative ExtensionServes: Statewide (Virginia), through local officesFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• Virginia Tech Soil Testing LabVirginia

  The state soil testing lab affiliated with Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Tech. Local Extension offices provide sample boxes and information sheets, and reports are sent by email.

  Tests listed by the lab: routine soil test package (pH, nutrients, estimated CEC), soluble salts, organic matter

  Submitting samples: Local Extension offices supply sample boxes and information sheets; the lab emails results and local offices can also provide them.

  Sampling and submission instructions · Current fees

  Soil and plant testing labsServes: Virginia samples from the public and university researchersVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• NACD Conservation District DirectoryNationwide

  National Association of Conservation Districts directory page with a way to find your local conservation district. Districts are local groups that often work with landowners and NRCS on soil, water and conservation questions.

  Soil and conservationServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher CoordinatorsNationwide

  List of state coordinators who help new farmers and ranchers find USDA programs. The page asks you to reach out with details such as the location of your operation, so have a county or parcel in mind.

  USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• USDA Service CentersNationwide

  Farmers.gov explains what a USDA Service Center is and how to get started there. Service centers are where a buyer or new farmer can reach Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development staff.

  USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

Farm and ranch listings in Bedford County

No participating listings in Bedford County right now. See listings across Virginia.