New market will bring locally grown foods to rural Arkansas community [Video]

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. — Living near a grocery store definitely has its perks, especially for those last-minute trips during the holidays, but not everyone has that luxury. 

Places like Ferndale in western Pulaski County are a good example, but fortunately solutions are in the works.

“From Ferndale, it’s about a 15 minute drive to get groceries and that’s for corporate world,” said Kent Krause, Owner of Krause House Farms.

This food insecurity in the area is why Krause is teaming up with Justin Mitchell, who works with The Front Porch Market.

Together, the two are creating Ferndale Market to provide locally grown foods closer to home. 

“The response is enormous in this community and it’s something this community has needed for a very …