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John Peace

John W. Peace II is a fifth-generation farmer from Big Stone Gap, Virginia, where he grew up on his family’s dairy, Clinch Haven Farms, and still lives today. 2X Amazon Best Seller Author and syndicated columnist. Visit: www.JohnWPeace.com / www.BackPorchTalesAndTravels.com


Jul 29, 2026

byJohn Peace

An experiment that Succeeded

And yes, we'll do it again

An experiment that Succeeded

Jul 29, 2026

byJohn Peace

The Most American Story You’ve Never Heard

The most American man I’ve ever met isn’t a politician (yet) or a billionaire.

The Most American Story You’ve Never Heard

Jul 29, 2026

byJohn Peace

Answering the Call!

Cindy Green Answers the Call for District 44 Delegate Run

Answering the Call!

Jul 29, 2026

byJohn Peace

On the 8th Day

And on the eighth day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, ‘I need a caretaker.’ So God made a farmer.

On the 8th Day

Jul 29, 2026

byJohn Peace

Why Rural Texas & Rural America Still Matters

Bobby Cole, Candidate for Governor of Texas

Why Rural Texas & Rural America Still Matters

Jul 29, 2026

byJohn Peace

Bristol, VA could have their first Black City Council member in its 136 year history.

Called to Serve: The Steady Faith and Public Work of Jackie Nophlin

Bristol, VA could have their first Black City Council member in its 136 year history.

Jul 29, 2026

byJohn Peace

“Work Hard, Be Smart, Love Everybody”

It started as a family saying, but over the years it became the way Shannon tried to live her life.

“Work Hard, Be Smart, Love Everybody”

Jul 29, 2026

byJohn Peace

Blessings of Being a First-Gen American

Darryl Campbell, Candidate for Blacksburg Town Council

Blessings of Being a First-Gen American

Jul 29, 2026

byJohn Peace

From First Gen Story to Town Council Win. A Conversation with Councilman Elect Darryl Campbell

From First Gen Story to Town Council Win. A Conversation with Councilman Elect Darryl Campbell

Jul 25, 2026

byJohn Peace

Every Child Needs Someone in Their Corner

Every Child Needs Someone in Their Corner

Jul 21, 2026

byJohn Peace

Tired of watching MAGA dominate rural America?

Tired of watching MAGA dominate rural America?

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