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Harvesting Wheat in Walla Walla County, Washington, between July and September 1941

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Harvesting wheat with a combine in Iowa.
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Lee, Russell, "Walla Walla County, Washington. Harvesting wheat with a combine," between July and September 1941

Description 

The photograph shows a combine harvester in Walla Walla County, Washington. A combine is able to reap (cut), thresh (separate grain) and winnow (blow air through) grain, such as wheat, which is shown in the photo.

Source-Dependent Questions

  • These farmers are harvesting wheat. How can wheat become a renewable resource?
  • Why would it be important for these farmers to use renewable resources?

Citation Information 

Lee, Russell, "Walla Walla County, Washington. Harvesting wheat with a combine," between July and September 1941. Courtesy of Library of Congress