1939 Vintage Image of Carrot Harvesting in California

In February 1939, large-scale agriculture thrives near Meloland in Imperial County, California. Workers of diverse backgrounds, including Mexican and white laborers, engage in harvesting carrots destined for the eastern market. They earn eleven cents per crate, with many making less than one dollar daily amid a surplus of labor. This image offers insight into agricultural practices and labor conditions of the era.

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