The problemTobacco growers in Cheatham Co., TN are highly skilled in growing cigar wrapper types of dark fire-cured tobacco. However, many of these growers are small growers and often isolated from so...
The problemAll tobacco growers are required to attend tobacco GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) training annually in order to be able to market their tobacco crop. Some tobacco growers may be unable t...
Kentucky is one of only 5 states left that have extension specialists devoted to tobacco applied research and extension efforts. Kentucky leads the nation in production of burley and dark tobacco, and...
Tobacco provides nearly $270 million annually to the Kentucky Agricultural economy. All tobacco growers that sell tobacco to major manufacturers in the U.S. are required to complete an annual Good Agr...
