Our Mission
The Wild Ramp is a brick-and-mortar, year-round 501(c)(3) nonprofit farmers market located in Huntington’s historic Old Central City neighborhood. We are dedicated to supporting our community by promoting local agriculture, providing fresh, healthy food, and celebrating artisan craftsmanship. Our Central City street, 14th Street West, is lined with small, locally owned shops – including our market art studios, vintage stores, a bookstore, and several spots for a meal (and a great cup of coffee). Founded in 2012 to improve access to fresh, local food and support emerging farms, The Wild Ramp originally opened at Heritage Station near Huntington’s Pullman Square and
relocated to Old Central City in 2014 to meet growing demand. In 2019, we added The Harvest Kitchen to our Central City location, creating value-added products from surplus local ingredients. During COVID-19, we adapted with phone orders and curbside pickup to continue supporting farmers and customers.
Since May 2025, Coalfield Development has operated The Wild Ramp, maintaining its nonprofit status and expanding job training, hosting more community events, and providing deeper business support for food and farm entrepreneurs. With this support, our market continues to grow opportunities for local producers and strengthens our regional food economy.
relocated to Old Central City in 2014 to meet growing demand. In 2019, we added The Harvest Kitchen to our Central City location, creating value-added products from surplus local ingredients. During COVID-19, we adapted with phone orders and curbside pickup to continue supporting farmers and customers.
Since May 2025, Coalfield Development has operated The Wild Ramp, maintaining its nonprofit status and expanding job training, hosting more community events, and providing deeper business support for food and farm entrepreneurs. With this support, our market continues to grow opportunities for local producers and strengthens our regional food economy.
Meet the Team
The Wild Ramp is a brick-and-mortar, year-round 501(c)(3) nonprofit farmers market located in Huntington’s historic Old Central City neighborhood. We are dedicated to supporting our community by promoting local agriculture, providing fresh, healthy food, and celebrating artisan craftsmanship. Our Central City street, 14th Street West, is lined with small, locally owned shops – including our market art studios, vintage stores, a bookstore, and several spots for a meal (and a great cup of coffee). Founded in 2012 to improve access to fresh, local food and support emerging farms, The Wild Ramp originally opened at Heritage Station near Huntington’s Pullman Square and
relocated to Old Central City in 2014 to meet growing demand. In 2019, we added The Harvest Kitchen to our Central City location, creating value-added products from surplus local ingredients. During COVID-19, we adapted with phone orders and curbside pickup to continue supporting farmers and customers.
Since May 2025, Coalfield Development has operated The Wild Ramp, maintaining its nonprofit status and expanding job training, hosting more community events, and providing deeper business support for food and farm entrepreneurs. With this support, our market continues to grow opportunities for local producers and strengthens our regional food economy.
relocated to Old Central City in 2014 to meet growing demand. In 2019, we added The Harvest Kitchen to our Central City location, creating value-added products from surplus local ingredients. During COVID-19, we adapted with phone orders and curbside pickup to continue supporting farmers and customers.
Since May 2025, Coalfield Development has operated The Wild Ramp, maintaining its nonprofit status and expanding job training, hosting more community events, and providing deeper business support for food and farm entrepreneurs. With this support, our market continues to grow opportunities for local producers and strengthens our regional food economy.
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.
Shelly Keeney
MARKET MANAGER
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.
Breanna Perkins-Hatfield
HATFIELD MARKET TECHNICIAN
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.
Nick Atkins
HARVEST KITCHEN MANAGER
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.
Sophia Cassidy
MARKET TECHNICIAN
Brock Porter
HATFIELD MARKET TECHNICIAN
