Bedford orchard sees apples ripen early, hit the ground and lose value Evan Jones October 2, 2017 1 min read (AP photo) October is the month when apple picking is supposed to be at its peak, but if one Bedford County orchard’s experience is any indication, many apples hit the ground in recent weeks before anyone could pick them. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Another Community Conversation on opioid crisisNext: Dr. Park Park operator address security there Related Stories 1 min read Plans for Hotel Roanoke expansion coming together Gene Marrano April 9, 2025 1 min read More Closing Arguments, Swan Lake and the city’s next Youth Poet Laureate Gene Marrano April 9, 2025 1 min read Foodshed Network links native foods and culture at an event this Saturday Gene Marrano April 8, 2025