How has technology changed on the farm over the past 100 years-Are there family owned tobacco farms today if not why not?

How has Agriculture Impacted the South over the past 100 years?

Students will research a topic of their choice, culminating in an analytical essay or some other intellectual/creative exercise they’ve discussed with me. These should be around 5-7 pages of writing and should include several academic sources that provide information and interpretive insight on their topic.
Addressing questions :
How has technology changed on the farm over the past 100 years?
Are there family owned tobacco farms today if not why not?
Why don’t farmers like the idea of processed tobacco over fresh tobacco?