Laborers Harvesting Carrots in Imperial Valley 1939

In February 1939, laborers in the Imperial Valley, California, toil in large-scale agricultural work, pulling and crating carrots for the eastern market. Workers of Mexican descent and white laborers earn a mere eleven cents per crate, highlighting the economic struggles of the era. The region, particularly Meloland in Imperial County, is recognized for its significant agricultural outputs and labor history.

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