Monterey County Agriculture February 1939 Image

Monterey County in California is known for its large-scale agriculture. In February 1939, Dorothea Lange documented the regions vital role in U.S. lettuce production, providing 45 percent of national shipments in 1934. The labor force mainly consisted of Mexican and Filipino workers in the fields, while white Americans operated in packing sheds.

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