Bureau Of Plant Quarantine Collection

Plant quarantine inspectors examining packages brought over the bridge... Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Plant quarantine inspectors examining packages brought over the bridge between Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas. Families

State border plant inspection between Mexico and the United States, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
State border plant inspection maintained by the United States Department of Agriculture between Mexico and the United States

Plant quarantine inspectors examining packages, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Plant quarantine inspectors examining packages brought over the bridge between Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas. Families

Drought refugees are stopped at the inspection station in Yuma, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Drought refugees are stopped at the inspection station in Yuma, Arizona, to have their baggage inspected for plant pests before they are allowed to enter California

Migrant family stopped at the California-Arizona state line, Yuma, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant family stopped at the California-Arizona state line to have their baggage inspected for plant pests. Yuma, Arizona

Plant quarantine inspector examining tourist baggage... Yuma, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Plant quarantine inspector examining tourist baggage before entering California. Yuma, Arizona. ['Why Inspect Baggage

Inspection station on the California-Arizona state line, Yuma, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Inspection station on the California-Arizona state line maintained by the California Department of Agriculture to prevent the spread of plant pests. Yuma, Arizona

Inspection station on the California-Arizona state line, Yuma, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Inspection station on the California-Arizona state line maintained by the California Department of Agriculture to prevent the spread of plant pests. Yuma, Arizona

El Paso residents at plant quarantine station, El Paso, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
El Paso residents at plant quarantine station. El Paso, Texas

Plant quarantine inspectors examining goods bought... before entering El Paso, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Plant quarantine inspectors examining goods bought in Juarez, Mexico before entering El Paso, Texas

California state quarantine inspection station at Yuma, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
California state quarantine inspection station at Yuma, Arizona. The station is open twenty-four hours a day with one senior and three junior inspectors on duty each shift

Inspection station on the California-Arizona state line maintained by... 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Inspection station on the California-Arizona state line maintained by the California Department of Agriculture to prevent the spread of plant pests. Yuma, Arizona

California state plant quarantine inspector examining baggage for insect pests, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
California state plant quarantine inspector examining baggage for insect pests. Arizona

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The Bureau of Plant Quarantine plays a crucial role in protecting our agricultural industry from invasive pests and diseases. Through rigorous inspections and regulations, they ensure that plants entering the country are safe and free from harmful pathogens. Their work helps safeguard our food supply and environment, preventing the spread of destructive pests that could devastate crops. The dedicated team at the Bureau of Plant Quarantine works tirelessly to uphold strict biosecurity measures, conducting thorough screenings to detect any potential threats before they can cause harm. Their efforts help maintain the health and vitality of our plant life, preserving biodiversity and supporting sustainable agriculture practices. We owe a debt of gratitude to these unsung heroes who work behind the scenes to keep our plants safe and healthy for generations to come.