Bedford orchard sees apples ripen early, hit the ground and lose value Evan Jones October 2, 2017 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Another Community Conversation on opioid crisisNext: Dr. Park Park operator address security there Related Stories Congress faces questions about age after sixth member dies in office Ian Price July 14, 2026 A missing bank deposit from 1992 and Louis Tudor finds its way to non-profit created to honor him Gene Marrano July 14, 2026 Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026
