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Ager and Balkcom tout ties to farming during candidate forum

Moderator Mark Warwick (center) questions Democrat Jamie Ager (left) and Republican Jennifer Capps Balkcom (right) during a forum on farming as the race for the 11th Congressional District heats up.

By Amy McCraw, Published: August 28, 2026

The Republican and Democratic candidates for the 11th Congressional District on Thursday evening both pledged to make farmers and agriculture in Western North Carolina a priority if elected.

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