![Larry Lieb, 69, feeds the cattle on his farm in Mode, Ill., on July 8. He says he feels safer having gotten the coronavirus vaccine. But he's not interested in trying to convince anyone else to get it.](/images/uploads/_small/larry_cow_web1200_wide-68fd8a637cbe034423b2559491986b4b1a5f58b7-1024x576.jpg)
Vaccinations for Rural Farmers
In rural areas with lower vaccination rates, Illinois farmers are now being called on to step up as trusted community voices to have conversations one-on-one with neighbors, friends, and family about getting the shot. To learn more, we spoke with a health reporter, a farmer, and a member of the National Rural Health Association.