With 200,000 acres of farmland and 1,400 farms, Bedford County is home to a strong agriculture industry and a growing local food movement with more than $23.6 million in annual farm sales (*2007 U.S. Census figure) and 2,889 ag-based jobs.
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CAER helps develop an industry-focused regional research and development center that drives innovation by providing local access to university and federal research and inventions
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The Bedford area abounds with natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities offering residents and visitors a pleasant environment in which to live, work and play.
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Bedford County celebrates 10 years of connecting local businesses with a young workforce through its Bedford ONE (Offering New Experiences) program. The Bedford ONE program was implemented in 2009 after an Office of Economic Development Roundtable meeting where local business leaders addressed the growing need for a qualified workforce. Since then, more than 4,000 high […]
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September is National Workforce Development Month which highlights the important role that Career and Technical Education (CTE) plays in the workforce development Eco system.
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