The United Farm Workers, the well-known labor union once led by César Chávez and Dolores Huerta in Central California, represents only a small portion of the nation's roughly 3 million farmworkers.

For the Hispanic community in flood-ravaged parts, though, getting help is complicated by language and cultural barriers, leaving some people feeling isolated, especially these farm workers.

Latino farm workers impacted by floods in Tennessee find support from the community In flood-ravaged Tennessee, language and other barriers have left some Latino workers feeling isolated.

There are barriers preventing many Latino farm workers in northeastern Tennessee from trying to get help, but the extended Latino community is bringing the help to them.

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There are barriers preventing many Latino farm workers in northeastern Tennessee from trying to get help, but the extended Latino community is bringing the help to them. May 29, 2025.

In flood-ravaged Tennessee, language and other barriers have left some Latino workers feeling isolated. The larger Latino community is reaching out with food and support.

Latino farm workers impacted by floods in Tennessee find support from the community. Jennifer Ludden; October 05, 2024 / 4:59 am In flood-ravaged Tennessee, language and other barriers have left ...