Sorghum Syrup Production in New Carthage 1938

The image depicts the process of pressing cane for sorghum near New Carthage, Mississippi, in August 1938. Workers extract juice from the cane, which is then boiled to produce sorghum syrup, a staple sweetener in rural communities. This method of syrup production was vital for local economies during the Great Depression.

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