Farmers Purchase Land Under Bankhead-Jones Act 1938

In November 1938, a group of individuals gathers near Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. They represent one of the six successful applicants out of seventy-five who purchased a farm through the Bankhead-Jones Act. This legislation aimed to help tenant farmers acquire land, marking a significant shift in agricultural practices. The image is part of a Farm Security Administration collection, providing valuable context on farmers experiences during this era.

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