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Shelly Keeney from Huntington, West Virginia is the Regional Food Coordinator for Refresh Appalachia. Shelly has worked in the Nonprofit and For-Profit Agriculture Sector for 12 years helping farmers grow their food businesses through retail and wholesale markets. In 2012, Shelly helped establish The Wild Ramp, one of the first year-round indoor Farmers Markets in West Virginia and was the Market Director. She has been with Coalfield Development since July of 2023 and continues to advocate for farms and food businesses by working collaboratively with partners across Appalachia through the new Appalachia Regional Food Business Center. She believes that supporting local farms is essential for the health and well-being of communities, and when we choose locally sourced produce, we not only invest in the vitality of our local economy but also prioritize the nutritional value and freshness of the food we consume.