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Jamie Ager

Jamie Ager

@jamie.agerforcongress.com

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Father of 3 | Husband to Amy | 4th Gen. Farmer and Owner of Hickory Nut Gap | Democrat for Congress in NC-11 AgerForCongress.com

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Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Jul 31

My name is Jamie Ager. I'm a father, husband, farmer, and proud son of Western NC. And I figured, if I'm gonna run for Congress, I should introduce myself and tell you why I'm running.

#ncpol #wnc #nc11

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · 2h

Thank you to everyone who came out to our campaign event in Madison County at the Old Marshall Jail last week. 200+ folks, all fired up to elect a voice for the people of Western NC!

Special thanks to my friends Josh Copus for hosting us and Graham Sharp for bringing the fun. #NC11 #WNC

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · 1d

I couldn't tell you what kind of sense it makes sending about $40 Billion in aid to Argentina when we could easily spend that money here at home repairing damage from Hurricane Helene. But I can tell you that when I'm in DC, I'll put Western NC first every time.

#NC11 #WNC

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · 5d

During Helene, the water level here at Ashworth Creek was over my head.

Now, over a year later, time has passed but the scars and debris remain — and work needs to be done.

But Republicans in Washington are more focused on building ballrooms than building bridges here in WNC.

#NC11 #WNC #Helene

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · 8d

I'm honored to have the support of Sylva Mayor Johnny Phillips!

Mayor Phillips is a strong advocate for not only Sylva, but Jackson County and our region as a whole. He knows that we're building a campaign that folks from every corner of Western NC can get behind. #NC11 #WNC

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · 15d

Great day with a group of local farmers discussing agriculture issues, getting to know each other and hearing different perspectives.

We may not raise the same crops or livestock, but we are all facing challenges. What we can do is come together and work toward a better future!

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · 20d

Amy and I enjoyed visiting with our friends at Darnell Farms in Bryson City last weekend while on the campaign trail.

We hope you'll get out there and support small businesses this fall — including local farms!⁩

#NC11 #WNC #WesternNC

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Sep 28

As we remember Helene today, we're also celebrating our youngest son Levi's 16th birthday. We're so proud of him, and truly grateful to be under better circumstances than last year.

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Sep 28

Every day, it seems like our communities become more divided. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It’s always the right time to choose each other over our differences and put our neighbors first.

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Sep 28

Amy and I are supporting the Big Ivy Community Center and the Community Kitchen in Canton, both of which stepped up during Helene and are still doing incredibly important work.

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Sep 28

Please support our community in rebuilding with a donation to one of the many nonprofit organizations providing crucial support across Western North Carolina and give whatever you can.

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Sep 28

If I were to list all of the acts of kindness that I witnessed in the aftermath of Helene, I would have you reading this post for days. Many of them are ongoing and in many cases it will be years before we heal what was broken.

But we keep coming together and putting things back together.

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Sep 28

We weren’t separated by our differences. We found strength in crisis by working with our neighbors and doing the hard work of putting things back together.

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Sep 28

Over the next few weeks, the community came together by working side by side and leaning on one another.

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Sep 28

I’ve never seen as much devastation as I did with the aftermath of Helene. We went without water and electricity for weeks while parts of the farm were left in ruin, and we were super lucky compared to what some of our neighbors faced.

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Sep 28

We spent days waiting to hear from friends, family and neighbors, and worked like crazy putting the farm back together, checking on neighbors and chainsawing more than I'd like to remember. It’s all still a blur.

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Sep 28

Just a year ago, Hurricane Helene came through Western North Carolina. It was a rough day. Flood waters rose. Crucial services down. Homes and businesses washed away. Many lives were lost.

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Sep 17

I'm honored to have the endorsement of Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers!

Zeb is not only a strong voice for Canton, but a champion for all of Western NC. I'm proud to have his support.

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Sep 7

We laugh a lot together when we drive around and visit farms. What a privilege to be around such great people who dedicate their life to agriculture and their communities like Bass has.

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Sep 7

Bass is a legend who has been looking after his cowherd dutifully with a dirt bike and poly posts since the 1990s. He is a dear friend who inspires me to be curious, learn history, and to always look for a better way to do things.

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Sep 7

It was my honor to induct one of my great friends, Bass Hyatt, into the Western NC Agricultural Hall of Fame a few weeks ago!

Photo of farmer and NC-11 Congressional candidate Jamie Ager (right) and farmer Bass Hyatt (left). They are holding an award. Bass is being honored for his contributions to agriculture in Western NC, and is being inducted into the WNC Agriculture Hall of Fame.

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Aug 28

Appreciate you saying so!

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Aug 4

And if you're ready to be part of this movement, head on over to secure.actblue.com/donate/agers.... Anything you can spare will help us stay competitive!

Donate to support Jamie Ager's campaign for Congress.

Jamie Ager is a fourth-generation farmer, father, and proud son of Western NC.

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Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Aug 4

If y'all could only see the face I made when my team told me we hit $150k raised in just four days! We’re really building a campaign that folks are excited to get behind, and I couldn't be more grateful for your support and your trust. #wnc #ncpol #nc11

A man in a ball cap stands with arms folded across his chest looking forward and up. In handwritten font, the words "Thank you!" float to the left of him, and below that are the words, "Four Days. $150,000+ Raised. 3,000+ Grassroots Donors."

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Aug 1

Good morning! Have you RSVP'd for my kickoff yet?

Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Jul 31

Thanks so much for the support today, everybody! If you'll be around on August 22, my campaign and I would love to have you out to the farm for our kickoff at the Big Barn. Hope I'll see you there. #ncpol #nc11 #wnc

Join Jamie Ager for a campaign kickoff!

You are cordially invited to join Jamie Ager for a kickoff event in support of his campaign on August 22 from 6:00–9:00 PM at Hickory Nut Gap! Tickets are free, but we encourage a contribution to Jami...

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Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · Jul 31

Thanks so much for the support today, everybody! If you'll be around on August 22, my campaign and I would love to have you out to the farm for our kickoff at the Big Barn. Hope I'll see you there. #ncpol #nc11 #wnc

Join Jamie Ager for a campaign kickoff!

You are cordially invited to join Jamie Ager for a kickoff event in support of his campaign on August 22 from 6:00–9:00 PM at Hickory Nut Gap! Tickets are free, but we encourage a contribution to Jami...

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