1939 Agricultural Labor Harvesting Carrots in California

In February 1939, agricultural labor near Meloland in Imperial Valley, California, showcases workers harvesting carrots for the eastern market. Both Mexican and white laborers earn minimal wages amid fierce competition for jobs. This image provides insight into large-scale agricultural practices in California during this period and is part of the Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection.

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