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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
Kern County, California. Large-scale mechanized farming. The potato planter, operated by a crew of three men, makes the rows, fertilizes and plants potatoes in one operation
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This print captures the essence of large-scale, mechanized farming in Kern County, California during the year 1939. Renowned photographer Dorothea Lange skillfully portrays a scene where a crew of three men operates a remarkable potato planter. This innovative machine effortlessly creates rows, fertilizes the soil, and plants potatoes all in one seamless operation. The image showcases the tremendous advancements in agricultural machinery that emerged during this era. A caterpillar tractor equipped with caterpillar tracks serves as the driving force behind this automated process. The photograph not only highlights technological progress but also sheds light on the economic significance of farming methods during a time marked by both innovation and depression. Lange's composition beautifully frames the vast farmland stretching into the distance, emphasizing America's rich countryside heritage. The furrows created by the potato planter form an intricate pattern across the field, symbolizing human intervention harmoniously blending with nature. Preserved within this historic image is more than just a snapshot; it encapsulates an era defined by resilience and determination amidst challenging times. Through her lens, Lange immortalizes these hardworking men who played crucial roles in sustaining our nation's agricultural industry. As part of her extensive body of work for government agencies such as Farm Security Administration (FSA) and Office of War Information (OWI), Dorothea Lange captured images like these to document American life throughout various regions and industries. Today, we can admire her talent through prints like this one held at Congressional Library or Library of Congress archives - testaments to her enduring legacy as one of America's most influential photographers.
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