The tobacco farmer works alongside his oxen to transport the tobacco leaves, which are ready to begin the stringing and drying process. Tobacco is a key part of Cuban culture, identity, and economy.
Research: The photo was taken at the Benigno Acosta Santana Farm in Pinar del Río, Cuba, during the fieldwork of my research about Gender Equity in Agricultural Innovation in Cuba. During the tobacco harvest season, women are mainly in charge of weaving the leaves, while men are primarily responsible for what they call "hard work."
Accessibility description:
In the image, a farmer is seated on a wooden cart above his oxen. The animals' faces are in the foreground, holding the wooden structure from their heads. The photo is taken in a rural area, with trees and the sky in the background.
*Note: My three photos were taken in the same place and on the same day, and I used the same photo release form.
