Guayule Harvesting in Salinas Valley California 1942

The vintage image from November 1942 shows workers harvesting guayule in Salinas Valley, California. Guayule was cultivated during World War II as an alternative source of natural rubber due to shortages. This agricultural practice illustrated the labor required for rubber production, playing a crucial role in wartime efforts and American agriculture.

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