Historically, Daviess County was a large producer of Burley tobacco, used primarily for the manufacture of cigarettes. With the decline in cigarette consumption in the United States, the demand for Burley tobacco has fallen substantially. As…
Farmers Transition to Cigar Wrapper Tobacco
Burley tobacco has experienced a drastic decline in Daviess County due to changing weather patterns, higher production costs, and slim profit margins. However, farmers are shifting to another crop - cigar wrapper tobacco - that appears…
