Open-air food factory weighing peas February 1939 California

An open-air food factory scene unfolds in February 1939 near Calipatria, California. Workers are seen weighing peas, reflecting the agricultural practices of Imperial County during this decade. The image documents the role of labor in the food industry and the importance of crop production in Californias economy during the Great Depression.

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