Salinas Valley Agriculture 1939 Monterey County Lettuce Harvest

Large-scale commercial agriculture thrives in Salinas Valley, California, in February 1939. Monterey County was a leader in lettuce production, contributing 45% of U.S. shipments in 1934. The labor force included Mexican and Filipino workers in the fields, while white Americans packed the harvest. Seasonal migration allowed workers to follow harvests throughout the year.

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