That was when Porterfield came up with his genius of an idea , bringing actors to Abingdon to barter their performances for farm goods .
Back in Porterfield 's part of Virginia , farmers were stuck with crops they could n't sell .
That was when Porterfield came up with Porterfield 's genius of an idea , bringing actors to Abingdon to barter their performances for farm goods .
Back in Porterfield 's part of Virginia , farmers were stuck with crops they could n't sell .