1939 Agriculture Laborers Harvesting Carrots in Imperial Valley

Large-scale agriculture thrives in Imperial Valley, California, in February 1939. Laborers, both Mexican and white, harvest and crate carrots destined for the eastern market. Each worker earns eleven cents per crate, with many making under one dollar daily. This period was marked by significant labor supply and competition for agricultural jobs.

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