Duckboards in Salinas California May 1942 Guayule Cultivation

In Salinas, California, piles of duckboards are arranged in a nursery setting. Created in May 1942, this image documents the agricultural practices associated with guayule cultivation during World War II. Guayule, a rubber-producing plant, was vital for the war effort due to rubber shortages. Monterey County played a key role in this initiative.

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