Migrant workers harvest sweet potatoes at Kirby Farms September 20, 2013 in Mechanicsville, VA. Fresh from the ground the red skin of sweet potatoes are easily marred. After harvest they will be cured in an onsite-heated warehouse to toughen the skin and bring its sweetness to the level commonly expected in markets.

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Migrant workers harvest sweet potatoes at Kirby Farms September 20, 2013 in Mechanicsville, VA. Fresh from the ground the red skin of sweet potatoes are easily marred. After harvest they will be cured in an onsite-heated warehouse to toughen the skin and bring its sweetness to the level commonly expected in markets.

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Location: Mechanicsville, Virginia
Photo credit: © USDA Photo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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