1939 Agricultural Labor in Imperial Valley California

In February 1939, workers engage in a large-scale agricultural operation near Meloland, California. The image depicts individuals, both Mexican and white, involved in the labor-intensive process of harvesting and packaging carrots for the eastern market. Workers earn eleven cents per crate, often struggling to make a dollar a day amid job competition. This scene illustrates the agricultural practices and workforce dynamics in Imperial Valley during this period.

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