Our Mission
“The Wild Ramp is an indoor, year-round, 501(c)(3) nonprofit farmers market based in Huntington, West Virginia, with a mission to support our community by promoting local agriculture, providing fresh food, and celebrating artisan craftsmanship. To support the workforce development and entrepreneurship aspects of our work, we began a partnership with local nonprofit Coalfield Development in May of 2025 to GROW what our market can do! Through this partnership, Coalfield’s teams, including Refresh Appalachia, RePower Appalachia, and Revitalize Appalachia, will work alongside our market to:
• Support grant writing and pursue collaborative opportunities with additional community organizations
• Expand job training programs and host more community events
• Provide tailored business support for local food and farm entrepreneurs
• Make the Wild Ramp’s market more energy efficient
We’re glad to be a part of the Coalfield team. Learn more about the work of the organization here, and Board of Directors here.
Meet the Team
We’re led by a group of passionate individuals working to grow a community for agriculture. We love what we do!
Meet the Team
We’re led by a group of passionate individuals working to grow a community for agriculture. We love what we do!
Shelly Keeney
Market Manager
Shelly Keeney has been deeply rooted in the local food community since The Wild Ramp’s start. She was among the founding board members who, together with farmers, food producers, artisans, and community members, turned a shared vision into the thriving market it is today. From the beginning, she recognized the importance of shared goals to create a strong viable marketplace.
Today, as Market Manager, she oversees the operations of the market and provides hands-on technical assistance to farm and food producers across the region that are interested in entering both wholesale and retail markets. With a background in commercial kitchen management, food safety, and food regulations, Shelly enjoys working with producers that want to strengthen their operations, expand into new markets, and grow their business through opportunities that will help increase their productivity and bottom line.
Since 2012, The Wild Ramp has helped grow a stronger community food system built on trust and collaboration. Shelly values the role The Wild Ramp has played in connecting neighbors with healthy food and supporting family farms and small businesses, and she is proud to have contributed to that work through her own service and dedication.
Nick Atkins
Harvest Kitchen Manager
As the Kitchen Manager for The Wild Ramp, Nick brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the Huntington community, where he has lived his entire life. With nine years of experience in the restaurant industry, Nick is well-versed in the culinary arts. Beyond his culinary work, he spends his free time with his lively dog, Blue. Nick's hobbies include fishing, sports, and camping.
Breanna Perkins-Hatfield
Hatfield Market Technician
A Huntington native and Marshall University graduate with a B.A. in Art, Breanna loves bringing a friendly face and approachable energy to every corner of the market. As a Market Technician, they enjoy connecting with everyone who walks through the doors—whether it’s chatting with producers about their latest harvest or helping customers discover something new. Breanna has a special passion for working with children, sparking their curiosity about where food comes from and showing them how it travels from the farm all the way to the dinner table.
Brock Porter
Harvest Kitchen/Market Technician
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Sophia Cassidy
Market Technician
Sophia Cassidy, a South Point, Ohio native, brings both warmth and professionalism to the Farmers Market team. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Marshall University, where she developed strong organizational and people skills that serve her well in her role as retail floor technician. She ensures the market is efficient, well-organized, and welcoming for both customers and producers. Her background in sociology gives her a unique ability to connect with people, build relationships, and support a positive community atmosphere. Outside of the market, Sophia raises her own flock of chickens, which strengthens her knowledge of small-scale farming and gives her a special appreciation for working with local egg producers.
