Tobacco Part Two

For over a century, tobacco farming has been a way of life for many families in Southern Virginia. Every family member plays a role in making the crop a success from season to season. Tobacco farmer, Larry Barts and his wife Gayle share their experiences with this crop from the familys point of view.

[@mogges1]

Larry, were can i get a needle to string the tobacco..Question seeing how i do not grow as much tobacco as you do.I'm wondering for myself Do you think it would be better to hang the whole plant.are strip the leave off and string them.if string is better what kind of string are you using. and where do i get the needle and string. thanks

[@tlspiker5341]

Did it in Swainesboro Ga its a hole bunch of work

[@slapshot1x]

The tobacco industry has traditionally been in the south, however, as an experiment, I have grown several varities in west Michigan and it does fantastic. The plants are beautiful, large and finish with developed viable seeds.

[@SongSwan]

I pulled Tobacco on farms around Danville in the early and mid 70s,we did it the old fashioned way then,long hot days that started before Sunrise and ended with your hands and hair full of Tobacco gum...all for 5 to 10 dollars a day,and sometimes 20 dollars a day for a big grower.

[@mitzilee2522]

Thanks for sharing this...I grew up in Charlotte County on a Tobacco farm.

[@chokolatosh7099]

Tobacco is good boss

[@farmall51]

I thought that was called Bright leaf Tobacco. I believe that indecent happened here in NC . Great video.

[@MrTPF1]

Whether you like and/or partake of tobacco (I do), you have to acknowledge that the tobacco growing in the U.S. was a HUGE part of our heritage and culture. It's sad to me to see it diminishing.

[@visitdanvilleva]

We agree and are so happy that Larry Barts was able to share part of that history with us.