Journal of
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Agric. Ext. Rural Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2170
  • DOI: 10.5897/JAERD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 488

Full Length Research Paper

“It All Goes Back to Trust”: A qualitative exploration of extension professionals’ perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines in rural Florida

Ashley McLeod-Morin
  • Ashley McLeod-Morin
  • Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety, University of Florida, Gainesville, United States.
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Lisa Lundy
  • Lisa Lundy
  • Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, Gainesville, United States.
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Angela B. Lindsey
  • Angela B. Lindsey
  • Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, United States.
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Michaela S. Kandzer
  • Michaela S. Kandzer
  • Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Florida, Gainesville, United States.
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Ricky Telg
  • Ricky Telg
  • Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, Gainesville, United States.
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Tracy Irani
  • Tracy Irani
  • Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, United States.
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  •  Received: 27 October 2022
  •  Accepted: 06 March 2023
  •  Published: 31 March 2023

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