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Farmers sack mixed grasshopper bait...Oklahoma, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Farmers sack mixed grasshopper bait...Oklahoma, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farmers sack mixed grasshopper bait for use on their farms to control the pest. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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This evocative photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, depicts a farmer in Oklahoma taking a break from his laborious work to prepare grasshopper bait. The Great Depression had hit the agricultural sector hard, and farmers in the region were struggling to cope with an unprecedented infestation of grasshoppers that threatened to devastate their crops. In response, they turned to unconventional methods, such as this one, to protect their livelihoods. The farmer is seen here in his worn denim bib overalls and work shirt, his face etched with the lines of hard labor. He holds a sack filled with a mysterious concoction, likely a mixture of chemicals used to attract the grasshoppers. The bait, which may have included molasses or other sweeteners, was spread in fields to lure the pests towards the bait, allowing farmers to more easily control their numbers. The image is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by farmers during this period, both in terms of the economic hardships brought about by the Depression and the environmental threats posed by natural disasters like grasshopper infestations. It also speaks to the resilience and resourcefulness of rural communities in the face of adversity. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment with her unerring ability to convey the human condition through her images. The photograph is a testament to her skill as a storyteller and a valuable document of American history.
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