Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Evan Bennett, "When Tobacco Was King: Families, Farm Labor, and Federal Policy in the Piedmont" (UP Florida, 2014)
Evan Bennett, "When Tobacco Was King: Families, Farm Labor, and Federal Policy in the Piedmont" (UP Florida, 2014)
Evan Bennett, "When Tobacco Was King: Families, Farm Labor, and Federal Policy in the Piedmont" (UP Florida, 2014)
Friday 4th October 2019
Professor Evan Bennett discusses the history and transformation of tobacco farming in the Piedmont region on 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!Tobacco's Legacy: From Family Farms to Modern Agriculture in the Piedmont
But in their minds they're actually fulfilling the great promise of being agriculturalist in growing a crop that makes good money, having much more control they feel over their lives through it than maybe a cotton farmer does or something like that.
Picture the rolling fields of the American South, where tobacco once reigned supreme. In this episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery', host Marshall Poe chats with Professor Evan Bennett from Florida Atlantic University about his book, *When Tobacco Was King: Families, Farm Labor, and Federal Policy in the Piedmont*. Bennett dives into the rich history of tobacco farming in the Piedmont region, revealing how this crop shaped both the land and the culture for generations.
You'll hear about the New Deal's Federal Tobacco Program, which aimed to stabilize tobacco prices and support small farmers. While it brought challenges, it also offered protection to family-run farms. However, as technology advanced and labor policies shifted, the landscape of tobacco farming transformed dramatically. Bennett discusses how large-scale operations and hired labor have replaced many family farms, yet tobacco culture continues to evolve.
This episode is a deep dive into the agricultural history of the South's original staple crop, tracing its journey from the Emancipation era to the end of federal crop controls in 2004. Tune in for an engaging and informative conversation that sheds light on the enduring legacy of tobacco farming and its impact on modern agriculture.