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Field worker irrigating alfalfa and barley fields, Near Indio, Coachella Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Field worker irrigating alfalfa and barley fields, Near Indio, Coachella Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Field worker irrigating alfalfa and barley fields. The field produces eleven cuttings of alfalfa a year, yields nine to ten tons to the acre; sold for twenty-two dollars per ton in 1936. Near Indio, Coachella Valley, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Field worker irrigating alfalfa and barley fields," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the Coachella Valley of California, near Indio, during the 1930s. The image portrays a solitary farm laborer in the midst of a vast expanse of irrigated alfalfa and barley fields. The fields, which produced eleven cuttings of alfalfa annually, yielded nine to ten tons per acre, and were sold for twenty-two dollars per ton in 1936. During the Great Depression, the laborer's employment in agriculture was a vital source of income for many families, as seen in this poignant image. The man wears simple, functional clothing and sturdy boots, reflecting the practical demands of his job. His weathered appearance and the worn-out carriage boots add to the sense of hardship and resilience. The photograph is a testament to the economic realities of the time and the backbreaking labor required to maintain farmland productivity. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), an agency of the United States government, commissioned Dorothea Lange to document the effects of the Depression on rural America. This photograph is an essential piece of heritage art that offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the human stories behind the agricultural industry and the challenges faced by farmworkers during this period.
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