ALABAMA: EROSION, 1937. Eroded farmland in Jackson County, Alabama

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ALABAMA: EROSION, 1937. Eroded farmland in Jackson County, Alabama

ALABAMA: EROSION, 1937.
Eroded farmland in Jackson County, Alabama. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, April 1937

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1937 Abandoned Alabama April Arthur County Dirt Erosion Farm Tool Farming Farmland Field Great Depression Jackson New Deal Plow Poverty Quiet Rothstein Yoke Southeast

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ALABAMA: EROSION, 1937. A haunting glimpse into the devastating effects of erosion on farmland in Jackson County, Alabama. This powerful photograph by Arthur Rothstein captures the desolation and hardship experienced during the Great Depression era. Taken in April 1937 as part of a project commissioned by the Farm Security Administration (FSA), it serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by American farmers during this time. The image showcases abandoned farmland that has been ravaged by erosion, leaving behind barren fields and exposed dirt. The remnants of a plow and farm tool stand silently as witnesses to past agricultural efforts now rendered futile. Poverty looms over this quiet landscape, reflecting the economic struggles endured by rural communities throughout the Southeast. Rothstein's composition skillfully conveys both despair and resilience in equal measure. By capturing this scene with such clarity and detail, he brings attention to an issue that was often overlooked or dismissed at that time - soil erosion's detrimental impact on farming livelihoods. This photograph stands as a testament to both human perseverance and environmental vulnerability, reminding us of our responsibility to protect our land for future generations.

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