This workshop is designed to introduce families to the many benefits of backyard gardening, including financial savings, improved nutrition, and opportunities for family bonding and hands-on education. Adults will learn beginner-friendly gardening tips, watch a demonstration on constructing a raised garden bed, and leave with winter crop seeds and an instruction packet to help them […]

This workshop is designed to provide children with fun and engaging activities centered around food, farming, and agriculture. Kids will explore 3 hands-on learning stations, where they can participate in creative projects and discover the connections between food and farming. Activities include syrup taste-tests and lessons on syrup production, a forest sensory station and lessons […]

West Virginia's Local Food & Farms Day is an annual event held at the capitol that encourages interaction and dialogue between farmers/food producers and state representatives. Coalfield Development's Refresh Appalachia program will be in attendance, alongside other agricultural organizations, stakeholders, and producers, to convey to state representatives the importance of nonprofit work in the local food […]

This hands-on workshop in collaboration with the Appalachian Reuse Hub introduces participants of all ages to container gardening and the benefits of recycling in gardening. Attendees will learn the basics of growing plants in small spaces while decorating their own recycled can to use as a planter. Each participant will plant kale seeds in their […]

This five-week training takes place Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm each day. Must have reliable transportation to get to and from the training site. If you have any questions about this training program, please email workforce@coalfield-development.org.   Participants in this five-week training program receive a $75 daily stipend, while gaining hands-on experience and certifications […]

 The Homestead Life: Permaculture Gardening Workshop 101 Central Mountain Heights, Delbarton, WV May 31 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMHosted by The Farmstand: A Program of Coalfield Development Join us for a hands-on, full-day workshop where you’ll dig into the foundations of permaculture gardening and sustainable living. Whether you're new to gardening or looking to deepen […]

 Natural Building Workshop: Build a Cob Pizza Oven!  Join us for a full-day, hands-on natural building experience as we create a functioning cob pizza oven from the ground up! Whether you’re a sustainability enthusiast, DIY builder, or just curious about working with natural materials, this is a fun, muddy, and unforgettable way to learn the […]

The Homestead Harvest: Food Preservation through a Permaculture Lens  Want to make the most of your garden's bounty year-round while reducing waste and supporting a regenerative lifestyle? Join us for The Homestead Harvest, a hands-on workshop exploring sustainable food preservation techniques rooted in permaculture ethics: Earth Care, People Care, and Abundance. Whether you're a seasoned […]

The countdown is ON! We’re gearing up for the 2nd Annual Creative Reuse Fest—and you do not want to miss this celebration of imagination, creative reuse, and community! Mark your calendars: August 9, 2025 | 12–6 PM West Edge Factory | Huntington, WV Get ready to:  Swap, trade & donate at Eco-Swap  Repair your goods […]

Appalachian Reuse Hub is hosting an Upcycled Art Show in the Turret Gallery at West Edge Factory. This exhibit will showcase work featuring upcycled and repurposed elements, emphasizing the endless possibilities and beauty of creative reuse. The show will be up for several weeks, with the opening reception taking place on August 9th from 12:00 […]

Learn sourdough bread baking 101 in this hands-on workshop rooted self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship. From starter care to shaping and scoring, you'll leave confident- and with a loaf ready to bake at home!   Stay tuned to The Farmstand's Facebook page for additional event and registration announcements.