Candling Eggs Process in 1942 Petaluma Egg Plant

In January 1942, workers candle eggs in an egg packing plant in Petaluma, Sonoma County, California. This process involves inspecting eggs for quality and freshness by holding them against a light source. During the early 1940s, agricultural practices like this were essential to meet the demands of wartime. This image is part of the Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information collection.

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