Sweet Potato Dirt Test Laurel Mississippi 1938

A test on sweet potatoes occurs in Laurel, Mississippi in November 1938 to assess soil contamination. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents agricultural practices in the United States during this period. Sweet potatoes were a vital crop, especially during the Great Depression, contributing to food security.

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