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Trends in Tobacco Farming: Acreage and Grower Demographics in Kentucky, 2008

This report, presented by Jane Starnes and Laura Powers, provides an in-depth analysis of tobacco farming trends in Kentucky. It includes data comparisons of acreage from 2004 to 2008 for Burley, Dark Air, and Dark-fired farms. Additionally, it explores the age demographics of Kentucky growers by primary tobacco type, their agreement on labor statements, and their reliance on crucial information sources for production decisions. The report also highlights average yields per acre, variable costs by yield, and H-2A labor costs for 2008, all supported by project funding from TERC/NCTF.

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Trends in Tobacco Farming: Acreage and Grower Demographics in Kentucky, 2008

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  1. Tobacco Grower Research Jane Starnes Laura Powers

  2. Chart 1: 2008 Acreage Compared to 2004 ‐ Burley, Dark Air, and Dark-fired Farms in Kentucky

  3. Chart 2: Percent of Kentucky Growers in Age Group by Primary Type of Tobacco Grown

  4. Chart 3: Percent of Growers Agreeing with Labor Statements

  5. Chart 4: Important Sources of Information for Production Decision (Percent Responding “Very Important”)

  6. Average Yield Per Acre, 2008 Project funds provided by TERC/NCTF.

  7. 2008 Variable Costs (Sort by Yield) Project funds provided by TERC/NCTF.

  8. 2008 H-2a Labor Costs Project funds provided by TERC/NCTF.

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