
A relatively small group of Kentucky farmers could help the people of Africa fight a life-threatening disease. It was just one topic discussed during a meeting of the Kentucky Tobacco Research Board Monday.
In addition to a major emphasis on “harm reduction” when it comes to use of tobacco, the Kentucky Tobacco Research and Development Center also focuses on alternative crops. During his report, KTRDC Director Ling Yuan (YOU-ahn) talked about World Vision Denmark and it’s request for the plant artemisia (arr-tuh-MEE-zhuh) to use in a medicinal tea.