Since the 1800s, Southern Virginia has been known for its high quality tobacco crops. Larry Barts, a Pittsylvania County tobacco farmer, reflects on the long-standing relationship between this crop and the families and culture of Southern Virginia. From the tools and technology to the economy, Larry reflects on the ways tobacco farming has changed in his lifetime.
my late father-n-law & his father grew tobacco in the dom. rep. very interesting way of life. thank you for the video.
rioyaque99 5 months ago
Wonderful stuff. I'm from Pittsylvania county myself, and we grew flue cured. I sure do miss it. Loved going to auction too, but now its all changed.
Keep up the good work.
WharfRat7878 1 year ago