Pennsylvania farmers advocate for fewer regulations, better deals [Video]

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania farmers sat down for lunch with the Governor and lawmakers to discuss different ways to help farmers.

The sit-down lunch was organized by the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau in hopes of having a more fruitful relationship with the state.

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Farmers are looking to lawmakers for fewer regulations, to construct more processing plants, and to provide cheaper energy.

Most importantly, farmers want consumers to know that the prices of goods going up are not on the farmers. In fact, even though consumers are paying more does not mean that farmers are getting paid more.

“…In many cases, we’re being paid the same price for grain as many years ago,” said cattle farmer Marty Yahner. “And everyone knows the cost of production is way up. So just we’re always in that price cost squeeze.”

“The prices anymore are just outrageous,” said State Senator Judy Ward (R-Blair/Fulton/Huntingdon/Juniata/Mifflin). …