Spanish-American Farmer Scraping Hog Hair Chamisal 1940

In July 1940, a Spanish-American farmer in Chamisal, New Mexico, scrapes hair from a recently slaughtered hog. This task reflects traditional practices in rural farming communities. Chamisal is known for its agricultural heritage, and the Farm Security Administration aimed to document the lives of farmers during this period. The image offers insight into the daily life and work of farmers in the American Southwest.

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