A Vision for Community with Shawn Zuniga and Amanda Ream

In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I’m at the grand opening of the South Charleston Farmers Market talking with Shawn Zuniga and Amanda Ream. Shawn tells me the market has 13 vendors, including eight local farmers selling flowers, fruit, and vegetables. It’s located at 4006 MacCorkle Ave. SW and open seven days a week. He says the mayor had the vision for the market, and the Public Works department built nearly all of it. Amanda, with the South Charleston Chamber of Commerce, says this has been years in the making and ties into the city’s focus on improving quality of life. She explains the market is part of a larger movement happening across South Charleston, with growth near the riverfront and road development around Park Place. Local vendors were eager to join, and interest from the community was strong even before promotion began. She points people to the market’s Facebook page for updates. Both guests highlight the importance of supporting West Virginia farmers and how this market brings something meaningful to the community.