Workmen Processing Olives for Oil Production February 1942

Workmen in Lindsay, California, place crushed olives into heavy bags for hydraulic pressing to extract oil. In February 1942, the olive oil production process involved using fifty-six pounds of olives to yield one gallon of oil. Lindsay, known for its agriculture, was a significant contributor to Californias olive industry during this era.

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