From field to table: Annual Asparagus Festival shows the process of packing a harvest

From field to table: Annual Asparagus Festival shows the process of packing a harvest

The annual Asparagus Festival held at Owyhee Produce in Fruitland gave locals the chance to buy fresh produce, try asparagus flavored ice cream and get behind-the-scenes at the produce packing line.Festival organizers say this event is so important to show people where their food comes from.[Its] a positive experience thats educational that helps people understand where their food comes from, said Bailey Myers, the agri-tourism and marketing dir…