A Tradition In Tobacco: How Virginia farmers are keeping it alive

August 29, 2022 03:04 PM • 
Karleigh Creighton

Mecklenburg County in Virginia has a long history as a top tobacco-producing region.

The state’s farm bureau shows us how farmers are keeping that tradition alive, while also exploring new opportunities.

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