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 58 years of family fun as the rodeo returns to Salem Denise Membreno January 9, 2025 1 min read Hunger crisis in Virginia: Report shows 93% increase in food insecurity since 2021 Ian Price January 9, 2025 1 min read A new name for United Way of Roanoke Valley: United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Gene Marrano January 8, 2025