Coalfield Development Presents:The Homestead Harvest: The Pig The goal of this FREE 2-day workshop is to equip you with confidence in raising your own food. We will go over how to acquire, raise, and process your pork on your farm. We will process a pig on farm from the humane kill to the profession of […]
Coalfield Development is excited to offer a free, paid construction training program in Kermit, WV. Participants will gain hands-on experience in general labor, flooring, drywall, framing, plaster repair, painting, and basic electrical tasks. The program also includes job readiness training to help participants secure employment, industry-recognized safety and heavy equipment certifications, and support navigating resources […]
This five-week training program will teach the skills and knowledge needed for a career in the trades as well as safety certifications.
As part of the 2025 Mountain State Maple Days events, The Wild Ramp will be hosting a pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 15th. Refresh Appalachia will be joining as a guest, distributing samples of different types of syrup to guests and educating them about tree tapping, where syrup comes from, and the importance of local […]
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 […]
Celebrate the first day of spring with Appalachian Reuse Hub (ARH) and Huntington Art Collective and Studios (HACKS) by doing some decluttering and gathering of items and materials you no longer want or need and bring them to West Edge to trade, donate, and swap! This can be anything, from clothes and books to […]
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 […]
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This earn-and-learn opportunity is offered through Coalfield Development’s PATH Program.Over five weeks, participants will earn industry-recognized certificates in safety, digital literacy, and durable skills needed to succeed in the workforce. […]