1939 Meloland Agriculture Workers Carrot Harvesting Scene

In February 1939, large-scale agriculture thrives in Meloland, Imperial Valley, California. Workers, both Mexican and white, pull, clean, tie, and crate carrots destined for the eastern market. They earn eleven cents per crate, often making less than one dollar daily due to intense job competition. This image illustrates the labor dynamics in Californias agricultural sector.

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