Agriculture contributes billions of dollars to North Carolina’s economy and helps put food on tables across the country. Yet many of the workers who plant, harvest and process that food face barriers to healthcare, emergency information, language access and other resources that help communities thrive.

In southeastern North Carolina, farm work is woven into everyday life. Counties like Duplin and Sampson are home to large agricultural industries and vibrant Latino communities whose labor and leadership help sustain the region.

This week, Rural Narratives explores how community organizations are working to ensure farmworkers and their families have access to the support, information and opportunities they need to stay healthy, safe and connected.

Guests Angelica Santibanez, founder and executive director of Salud Sin Fronteras, and board member Abisai Lujan share personal stories of growing up in farmworker communities and discuss how trust, relationships and local leadership are helping strengthen community health and resilience across rural North Carolina.

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Rural Narratives is a project of Narrative Arts, a nonprofit media and storytelling organization working alongside communities to share stories that deepen connection, expand understanding, and strengthen public life in rural America. Learn more at http://www.narrativearts.org.