For most tobacco farmers until the 1960s, their tobacco crop was the only way to get cash. No matter how self-reliant in providing food and shelter, the farmer still needed a crop bringing in money for essentials – shoes, some clothes, and perhaps schooling for his children.
Hi Gene, Brings back memories of my rel;atives on the farms in eastern kentucky with Burley tobacco. I retired to Sarasota, Fl and love it here. Charlie Jennings
Artfully and vividly described! Bravo!
Hi Gene, Brings back memories of my rel;atives on the farms in eastern kentucky with Burley tobacco. I retired to Sarasota, Fl and love it here. Charlie Jennings