We have a lot to chew on in this episode. As the rhythmic click, click, click of the planter echoes in the background. Your tobacco allotment required lots of hard work by hand. Transplanting, hoeing and topping were only the beginning, as this “tubby” crop was truly a family affair!

By mid-June that steady planter clicking could lull you into a trance. And for the next 60 days the tobacco required constant attention right in the thick of the busiest season. For many farmers it was known as the “mortgage lifter” during the baby boomer years.

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