In the 1900s, many Sikh immigrants came from farming communities in Punjab, India. When these Sikh farmers arrived in California’s Imperial Valley, they brought their farming skills and expertise with them. They contributed to the growth of the Imperial Valley as an agricultural center. In this lesson, students will learn about the geography of the “borderlands” and how Sikh farmers helped irrigate the land. Students will also learn about some of the challenges that Sikh immigrants faced.