1939 Laborers Harvesting Carrots in Imperial Valley California

Laborers gather near Meloland, Imperial Valley, California in February 1939. Workers, both Mexican and white, harvest and package carrots for Eastern markets. Many earn less than one dollar a day, revealing the economic struggles faced by agricultural workers in the region. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, documenting labor conditions in Californias agriculture.

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