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Replanting chili plants on a Japanese-owned ranch, desert agriculture, Imperial Valley, CA, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Replanting chili plants on a Japanese-owned ranch, desert agriculture, Imperial Valley, CA, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Desert agriculture. Brushed chili field. Replanting chili plants on a Japanese-owned ranch. Imperial Valley, California
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This photograph, titled "Desert agriculture. Brushed chili field. Replanting chili plants on a Japanese-owned ranch. Imperial Valley, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s. The image portrays a dedicated agricultural worker, dressed in simple clothing, carefully replanting chili pepper seedlings in a barren desert landscape. The Imperial Valley of California, known for its harsh climate and arid conditions, was a significant site for agricultural production during the 20th century. This Japanese-owned ranch, like many others in the region, relied on the labor of immigrant workers to cultivate crops such as chili peppers. The Great Depression, which began in 1929, had a profound impact on the agricultural sector, leading to widespread unemployment and economic hardship. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), established in 1933, aimed to provide relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the Depression. Dorothea Lange, a photographer for the FSA, documented the lives of farm workers and the challenges they faced during this period. In this image, we see the resilience and determination of the agricultural worker as he toils in the field, brushing away the soil to make way for new chili plants. His simple, practical clothing and the wide-brimmed hat shielding him from the sun are typical of the apparel worn by farm laborers during this era. The chili pepper plants, which would eventually thrive in this desert environment, symbolize the potential for growth and renewal amidst the challenges of the Great Depression and the harsh desert conditions. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the vital role that immigrant labor played in American agriculture during this period and the enduring spirit of those who worked the land.
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