Tobacco Growers Learn About Research, Management Practices On Annual Tour

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While they can't match states like North Carolina and Kentucky when it comes to quantity, growers in South Georgia are able to produce some of the highest quality tobacco in the country. Recently, a number of those producers and industry leaders took part in the annual Georgia-Florida Tobacco Tour. Damon Jones was on the tour, and he explains why growers are so optimistic about this year's crop despite the slow start.



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