Carrie Richter drew a line in the sand, making a distinction between Farmers and Artisans Market of Harrison and other groups.

Carrie Richter took to the market KHOZ's "Around The Table" show on Monday to address an issue. Her market runs from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. After that, other groups pop up near or on Harrison's Square to do business. She stressed that those groups aren't connected to the Farmers and Artisans Market of Harrison.

A Distinction

"And I do want to draw a line in the sand while I can here this morning because our market is a registered entity with the state of Arkansas. We have worked very long and hard to become established with things such as our SNAP program, which is a federally funded program, with WIC and with the Senior Farmers Market programs," Richter said.

She said those require that she provides training. All members that join Farmers and Artisans Market of Harrison go through that training. She clarified her position on the other businesses.

"I am not against people selling other things. I really support entrepreneurs. But what I do want to say is that our market ends at 12 o'clock on Saturdays," she said.

Farmers and Artisans Market of Harrison

Carrie Richter encouraged anyone wanting fresh veggies to arrive early to Farmers and Artisans Market of Harrison.

She said it opens at 7 a.m., but some people arrive at 6 a.m. during harvest season to help unload and pick what they want. Summer crops are expected within the next month. That will include food like green beans.

Richter said exciting things are in store for veggie lovers. She also highlighted unexpected surprises.

Home-canned products like pickles, ketchup and barbecue sauce are available. That's not all.

Richter said bread, eggs and meat are present. When it comes to meat, there are currently three vendors offering pork and beef. Chicken is desired.

Richter said if anyone knows of a vendor selling chicken to let her know. Later, Richter talked about her own farm, Southern Sweet Farmer and more.

The full interview with Richter is on the "Around The Table" Facebook Page.