RESPECT FOR TOBACCO – A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ON THE GOLDEN LEAF...by Sun Butler

This is two part series of articles written by "Sun" Butler. The first article explores changes in the tobacco market that are affecting the quality of the tobacco you smoke.  The second article honors the Native American origins of tobacco and proposes a new and deeper understanding of this powerful medicinal plant.  Click on the titles to read the articles:  THE END OF TOBACCO ROAD© THE CEREMONY OF TOBACCO© The author, Albert ‘Sun’ Butler is an eighth generation tobacco farmer and organic agriculture consultant.  Mr. Butler helped design the American Spirit Certified Organic Tobacco program, the first of its kind, and advises organic tobacco farmers and others on certification issues.  Recently the Butler family has begun direct marketing their organic whole leaf at Pow-wows and on the Web through Sotoya Ceremonial and Grandad’s Tobacco Company.