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BONSACK, Va. (WFXR) — Many farmers say they hear a lot out of Washington, D.C. about how to operate their farms and conduct their businesses, but what some say they really need is to be heard in Washington about how lawmakers and federal officials can help farms thrive.

On Wednesday Oct. 26 some southwest and central Virginia farmers got the chance to express their concerns when Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va. 6th, visited farms in his district. C&F Farms in Bonsack was one of the stops on Cline’s tour.

“He’s taking the time to come out and see what we’re dealing with,” said Jared Frye, one of the C&F owners. “Hopefully, he’ll take some of that back with him.”

Frye raises cattle and hogs.

One of the points Frye made when talking with Cline is that inflation is hurting smaller, family-run farms.

“As a small producer, we’re competing against big multi-national corporations,” Frye said. “So, we need a way to keep our costs low so we’re more competitive in the market.

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