1940 Canning Process in Taos County New Mexico

In July 1940, workers in Chamisal, Taos County, New Mexico, remove jars of canned fruit from a pressure cooker. This process reflects wartime food preservation methods employed by families to ensure food security during a time of scarcity. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, illustrating the significance of home canning in American households.

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