News & Stories Business What happened to Kentucky farms after guaranteed tobacco prices ended? Lily Burris October 22, 2024 / 2:20 am It's been 20 years since the tobacco quota, which guaranteed prices for the crop, was outlawed. Since then the number of farms growing tobacco in Kentucky has shrunk by 96%. Why you can trust KUOW Recommended Stories Howard Schultz moves away from Starbucks roots, trading Seattle for Miami March 11, 2026 Starbucks union pushes back against plans to close 5 Seattle stores March 10, 2026 Starbucks to relocate supply chain workers from HQ to new Nashville office March 04, 2026
