Richlands celebrates 50 years of Farmer’s Day
Story Date: 9/12/2016

  Source: JACKSONVILLE DAILY NEWS, 9/9/16

What began as a way to celebrate local farmers and a community tradition of tobacco farming has transitioned to a modern celebration of heritage in Richlands. Established in 1966, the original Farmer’s Day was “scheduled to take place at the end of harvest, primarily tobacco,”

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