Topping Sugar Beets in Fisher Minnesota October 1937

In October 1937, workers top sugar beets near Fisher, Minnesota. This process involves removing the leafy tops to prepare the beets for harvesting. Sugar beets were a vital crop in Minnesota, contributing to the state’s economy and food supply. The image reflects the agricultural practices that shaped rural life during the Great Depression era.

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