Potato Planter Loading Fertilizer and Seed 1939

Workers load bins of a potato planter with fertilizer and seed from a trailer at the edge of a field in Kern County, California. In February 1939, Dorothea Lange captured this scene, offering a glimpse into the agricultural practices of the time. Potato cultivation was vital in California’s farming landscape, emphasizing the importance of efficient planting techniques.

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