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Large-scale, mechanized farming - potato planter, Kern County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Large-scale, mechanized farming - potato planter, Kern County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Large-scale, mechanized farming. The potato planter operated by a crew of three men, makes the rows, fertilizes and plants potatoes in one operation. Kern County, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Large-scale, mechanized farming. The potato planter operated by a crew of three men," was captured by the renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in Kern County, California, during the 1930s. The image offers a compelling glimpse into the agricultural revolution that was transforming the rural landscape of America during the Great Depression. In the foreground, a massive potato planter dominates the scene, its metal teeth gnawing into the earth, creating neat furrows. Three farmworkers, dressed in work clothes and hats, stand nearby, their faces etched with the physical labor and concentration required to operate the machine. The potato planter, a marvel of mechanization, was capable of making the rows, fertilizing, and planting potatoes in a single operation, a significant improvement over the labor-intensive methods of the past. The photograph captures the essence of the agricultural changes that were taking place during this period, as farmers sought to increase efficiency and productivity in the face of economic hardship. The image also highlights the human element of farming, with the workers standing in stark contrast to the cold, mechanical machinery. The furrows stretch out into the distance, marking the boundary between cultivated land and the untamed wilderness, underscoring the delicate balance between nature and human intervention. This photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange for the Farm Security Administration, is a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of American farmers during a time of great economic upheaval. It is a poignant reminder of the past, and a window into the agricultural methods that have shaped the modern agricultural industry.
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