Farmer and Small Business Owner Jamie Ager Raises Over $150,000 From 3,000+ Donors Within the First Four Days of Campaigning
August 4, 2025
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Fairview, NC — Fourth-generation farmer and candidate for North Carolina 11th Congressional District, Jamie Ager, announced his campaign had raised over $150,000 from well over 3,000 grassroots supporters since launching last Thursday, July 31.
“I’m grateful to everyone who donated in the first days to help kickstart our campaign,” said Ager.
“We’re building a campaign that folks are excited to get behind and proud to contribute whatever they can to — I’m grateful for the rush of support and the incredible trust this represents. I look forward to continuing this momentum throughout the campaign!”
Ager, a first time candidate for office, has raised more than any candidate for NC-11, including incumbent Chuck Edwards, as of June 30, 2025 according to publicly available Federal Election Commission filings.
About Jamie Ager
Jamie Ager is a fourth-generation farmer, entrepreneur, and proud son of Western North Carolina. Born in Fairview and raised on his family’s Hickory Nut Gap Farm, Jamie has spent his life growing food, building community, and working with people. From a young age, Jamie was taught the values of public service, hard work, and neighborliness.
Jamie graduated from A.C. Reynolds High School and earned degrees from Warren Wilson College in Environmental Studies with a concentration in sustainable agriculture and History. There, he met Amy, his wife and partner in life and business. Together, they returned to Fairview to start a family and built Hickory Nut Gap, a sustainable meat company that today supports 25 employees and works with dozens of farmers across the region.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Jamie and his community were tested in ways they’d never imagined. Jamie was proud to see how people organized, shared what little they had, and rebuilt together. That experience reaffirmed his belief in the generosity of our community and highlighted how the government often lags behind in times of crisis. It deepened his resolve to push for smarter, faster, and more responsive systems that actually meet people’s needs.
As the proud father of three sons, Jamie cares deeply about our future. He’s concerned about big challenges like recovering from Hurricane Helene, affordability for working families, and preserving our environment and culture. He’s also outspoken about the need to support local businesses and putting Western North Carolina first. He’s never been afraid to stand up for what’s right, even if it means speaking out against his own party or taking on extremists.
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