Farming in Valley shrinks steadily

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Farming in Valley shrinks steadily

1957

Photograph article dated February 16, 1957 partially reads, "Agriculture in the San Fernando Valley is making a last stand against the encroachment of homes and industry. In 1945, at the close of World War II, the San Fernando and Santa Clara Valleys had approximately 61,300 acres devoted to plant crops, citrus trees and the raising of vegetables. According to the Los Angeles County Agriculture Commissioner's office, that figure has now been whittled down to 35,300 acres for both areas, with the bulk of acreage lying within the confines of the San Fernando Valley. More than one-half of the 220 square miles of the San Fernando Valley now comprise closely knit communities." Photograph caption reads, "Resist home builders - Mr. and Mrs. Anton Schooner of Tarzana gather eggs in one industry that's resisted encroachment of homes. Egg producers who once needed five or more acres have developed modern methods for getting more eggs on less acreage." See images 00045955; 00047561; 00153290; 00045952 for all photos in this series.

Agriculture--California--Los Angeles

Dwellings--California--Tarzana (Los Angeles)

Farmers--California--Los Angeles

Farms--California--Los Angeles

Chickens--Housing--California--Los Angeles

Chickens--California--Los Angeles

Eggs--California--Los Angeles

Women--California--Los Angeles

Men--California--Los Angeles

Tarzana (Los Angeles, Calif.)

Portrait photographs

Group portraits

California Digital Library

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1957

California Digital Library

Agriculture--California--Los Angeles

Dwellings--California--Tarzana (Los Angeles)

Farmers--California--Los Angeles

Farms--California--Los Angeles

Chickens--Housing--California--Los Angeles

Chickens--California--Los Angeles

Eggs--California--Los Angeles

Women--California--Los Angeles

Men--California--Los Angeles

Tarzana (Los Angeles, Calif.)

Portrait photographs

Group portraits