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07-25-2005, 08:27 AM

I asked this question on another board and had some great replies. I wanted to see if any of you guys have anymore information.

I will be starting my junior year at Texas A&M University and I'm majoring in Agribusiness. Therefore, it is time for me to start searching for internships.

I have a strong interest in the cigar industry, and being that all cigars are products of agriculture, I would like to persue an internship and quite possibly a career in the tobacco industry.

My question is, do any of you have suggestions of some good companies to persue or some names and contacts that I could get of hold of? I'm also seeking information on getting a foot in the door to some of these respected companies.

I believe that a company would benefit from an employee my age (21) who appreciates fine tobacco and understands the luxury that is a premium cigar.

Any replies would be greatly appreciated!

eastwood44mag · 07-25-2005, 09:28 AM

Torano would probably be the best place to start. The guys out there are real gents, and treat their people right.

TommyBB · 07-25-2005, 09:30 AM

For a different persepective, search out the last Perique growers in St. James Parish, Louisiana. There's only one or two families left who still do it.

CIGAR-AL · 07-25-2005, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwood44mag

Torano would probably be the best place to start. The guys out there are real gents, and treat their people right.

As I read your post I first thought of Torano as well.

spiny norman · 07-25-2005, 10:04 AM

You might also check with CAO.

The JD · 07-25-2005, 11:11 AM

I'm growing 8 seedlings myself. I can put you to work.

frkystylie · 07-25-2005, 11:24 AM

If you don't mind going to the DR Fuente would be awesome, but probably Torano is the best suggestion. Does Indian Tabac handle RP's tobacco? You could check with them as well

07-25-2005, 12:16 PM

thanks for all of the quick responses.

I have already emailed Mr. Santos at Torano and he informed me they don't offer internships at all.

I really appreciate all of the responses. I'll keep you posted on my search.

daggo66 · 07-25-2005, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The JD

I'm growing 8 seedlings myself. I can put you to work.

That makes me think of Kramerica Industries.

Rob G · 07-25-2005, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by daggo66

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Originally Posted by The JD

I'm growing 8 seedlings myself. I can put you to work.

That makes me think of Kramerica Industries.

That was a great episode.

07-25-2005, 08:27 AM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	Cigar Industry Internships I asked this question on another board and had some great replies. I wanted to see if any of you guys have anymore information. I will be starting my junior year at Texas A&M University and I'm majoring in Agribusiness. Therefore, it is time for me to start searching for internships. I have a strong interest in the cigar industry, and being that all cigars are products of agriculture, I would like to persue an internship and quite possibly a career in the tobacco industry. My question is, do any of you have suggestions of some good companies to persue or some names and contacts that I could get of hold of? I'm also seeking information on getting a foot in the door to some of these respected companies. I believe that a company would benefit from an employee my age (21) who appreciates fine tobacco and understands the luxury that is a premium cigar. Any replies would be greatly appreciated!

07-25-2005, 09:28 AM	#2
eastwood44mag Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago.......ugh Posts: 4,559	Torano would probably be the best place to start. The guys out there are real gents, and treat their people right. __________________ I am a mushroom. They keep me in the dark and feed me horse shit. "My cigars tend to attract the kind of women that b#*ch a lot" --N99

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07-25-2005, 10:04 AM	#5
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07-25-2005, 11:11 AM	#6
The JD Herf Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 6,770	I'm growing 8 seedlings myself. I can put you to work.

07-25-2005, 11:24 AM	#7
frkystylie Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fort Myers Florida Posts: 761	If you don't mind going to the DR Fuente would be awesome, but probably Torano is the best suggestion. Does Indian Tabac handle RP's tobacco? You could check with them as well

07-25-2005, 12:16 PM	#8
Guest Posts: n/a	thanks for all of the quick responses. I have already emailed Mr. Santos at Torano and he informed me they don't offer internships at all. I really appreciate all of the responses. I'll keep you posted on my search.