I worked in tobacco fields twice, setting and chopping (is that what they called it?). It was hard work:
For generations of farm families, tobacco money put kids through college, covered farm payments, bought new trucks and made for bountiful Christmases. Now, some in tobacco-producing country worry the tradition may be at its breaking point because of abundant worldwide burley supplies, lower smoking rates and a drought-stressed crop going to market.
Q: Why are tobacco prices low?
a) increased foreign supply
b) decreased demand
c) lower quality
d) all of the above
And here is a short answer question for the exit condition:
Lower prices are part of a double whammy endured by some tobacco growers. Many had their production volumes cut in contracts offered by companies, while others couldn't get a contract, said UK's Snell.
Simmering dissatisfaction could lead to another withdrawal from tobacco farming, which has seen its numbers dwindle since the end of the federal price supports six years ago.
Q: Illustrate this situation graphically.
*I was just helping out for a day so don't accuse me of quitting like a quitter.
