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: Post navigation Previous: Another Community Conversation on opioid crisisNext: Dr. Park Park operator address security there Related Stories 1 min read Hamburger Helper sales uptick … as an economic indicator? Gene Marrano November 19, 2025 0 1 min read Handel’s Messiah this weekend, Deck the Doors at Roanoke History Museum, First People of the Roanoke Valley at Salem Museum Gene Marrano November 19, 2025 0 1 min read Author Beth Macy rolls out campaign to oust Congressman Ben Cline Clark Palmer November 19, 2025 0
