Small Cotton Farmer in Kern County California 1938

A small cotton farmer works in Kern County, California, in November 1938. He leases the land, paying one-fourth of his crop as rent while also handling the water bill for irrigation. This image serves as a historical record of the challenges faced by small farmers during a time of rising industrial agriculture in the region. The photograph is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, transferred from the United States Office of War Information, reflecting the economic conditions and farming practices of the era.

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