1939 Agriculture Workers Harvesting Carrots in California

Large-scale agriculture operates in Meloland, Imperial Valley, California, in February 1939. Gang laborers, including both Mexican and white workers, harvest and package carrots for distribution to eastern markets. These laborers earn about eleven cents per crate, often struggling to make a dollar daily due to fierce job competition. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, documenting agricultural labor conditions in the U.S.

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