Despite Threats On All Sides, Tobacco Growers Hold On

LANCASTER, Pa. (Lancaster Farming) — Although they’re being taxed, legislated and harassed out of business, Lancaster County tobacco growers seem to be holding their own. ... Lancaster County Penn State Extension Agent Jeff Graybill estimates there are currently 7,000 to 8,000 total acres planted in all three types of tobacco the county is known for. Burley and Maryland-type tobaccos are used in cigarettes, and Pennsylvania Type 41 is used for cigars and chewing tobacco. Continued

Photo: "Mennonite farmer putting tobacco into his barn, near Lancaster, Pennsylvania," 1941 (Marion Post Wolcott/FSA).