Zollie Lyons and Son Worming Tobacco Wake County 1939

Zollie Lyons and his son worm tobacco in Wake County, North Carolina, in July 1939. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents agricultural practices in the United States. Worming tobacco involves inspecting and removing pests from the plants, a crucial step in maintaining crop health. North Carolina has a long history of tobacco farming.

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