Migrant Worker Weighing Hops Polk County Oregon 1939

In August 1939, a young migrant worker stands beside weighing scales in Polk County, Oregon, after harvesting eighty pounds of hops in 105-degree heat. This image illustrates the demanding conditions faced by agricultural laborers during that time. Hops were a vital crop for the brewing industry, contributing significantly to Oregons economy.

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