The old tobacco farm: Part 4
After the tobacco was cured, we had to open up the barn at night so the tobacco would come in case (soften so it could be handled with it falling apart).
Of course when the tobacco was fully cured, it was very brittle and would crumble in your hands. After the barn was open all night, the tobacco was in case and was hauled to the pack house on the wagon. The tobacco was packed there until all the priming was finished.
Then all of the work...
by
Joe Brown
Yadkin Ripple
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