1940 Vintage Image of Rotting Pears in Placer County

Discover a snapshot of agricultural challenges in Placer County, California, from December 1940. This vintage image captures rotting pears on the ground due to a decline in market demand for hard pears. Factors such as advancements in refrigeration and wartime impacts on European markets contributed to this situation, affecting local farmers.

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