Williamson Health and Wellness Center
Williamson, WV (Mingo County)
Partner Site since: 2013
The Williamson Health and Wellness Center, as part of the Sustainable Williamson initiative, oversees a substantial community garden, a Mobile Farmers Market, and a partnership with Growing Warriors to introduce veterans into agriculture and farming in Mingo County and surrounding areas. The veterans utilize high tunnel space to grow produce that they sell at the Farmers Market, as well as attend and lead workshops.
Blogs from Williamson
Trials and Tribulations of Mobile Markets
Now that we have had our third mobile market, I have a good sense of how it operates successfully, and what changes we need to make. With such a high demand for fresh fruits and
Youthworks: an invaluable resource!
Each summer, our gardens welcome a variety of different volunteers groups. This summer, our volunteer base has grown significantly. In addition to having several interns in August and our usual Amizade volunteer group will be
Zucchini and Yellow Squash Overload
If your gardens are like those in Mingo County right now … Then you must be experiencing an overload of zucchinis and yellow squash. Last year, we had a similar experience. All of our farmers,
My Mobile Market open for business!
The first mobile market of the season was held in Delbarton last Friday!! The market, which is called My Mobile Market (mmm...) is an extension of the Williamson Farmers Market. My Mobile Market will set
ladybugs and frogs out of tires?
This morning, we hosted our second annual planting workshop at Living Water Daycare in Williamson. Last year, we attempted the “living wall at Living Water,” mounting a living wall planter on the wall of the
The trick is never to take a break
We have learned this year that getting a head start on growing produce really is he way to go! Last year, we faced much criticism from our favorite farmers after whining and wanting to take a
