Ferdinand is more than just a bull calf — he’s a personality. A presence. A story all his own. Believed to be a Jersey or Jersey-cross cull calf from a dairy operation, Ferdinand came to us small in size but already full of soul.

Some people carry farming in their blood — and Shane Turner is one of them. With hands that have built, repaired, and shaped more than we’ll ever know, and a heart that leads with kindness, Shane has been part of our farm’s story from the very beginning.

Some friendships are quiet. Others are forged in chaos, misunderstanding, and unexpected resilience. Ours was the latter — born not of instant connection, but of tension, trial, and time. When we first met, it wasn’t sparks of camaraderie — it was friction. But what followed was something far rarer and more valuable: a friendship built to last.

In Gratitude to Catherine and Jack Mahan

Before there was Triple "5" Farms, there was a quiet piece of land — rich with history, faith, and the gentle presence of a family who called it home. Though we never had the privilege of meeting Catherine Mahan or her husband, Rutherford Jack Mahan Jr., their legacy is woven into the very soil we now tend.

In Memory of Dwight Morgan Sr.

“The last of his kind.”

Dwight Morgan Sr. wasn’t just part of our journey — he was one of the reasons it kept going. With a quiet strength and a giving heart, he stood by us through the long road of building Triple "5" Farms, always encouraging, always believing, always helping — even when no one else would.

Farming isn’t something you do alone. Every fence post stood straighter, every animal cared for, every seed sown with hope — it all happens because someone, somewhere, lent a hand, shared their wisdom, or simply believed in what we’re building.

This page is for them. The quiet encouragers. The problem-solvers. The friends, family, neighbors, and mentors who made the hard days easier and the good days possible.

Farm Hands of Triple "5" Farms

Triple "5" Farms runs on more than hay and sunshine — it runs on people. Our farm hands are the backbone of daily life here, each bringing their own strengths, stories, and spirit to the fields, barns, and fence lines. This page is where we honor the humans behind the hard work.

Mr. Hanley is our white-and-gray spotted miniature mule — loyal, fuzzy, spirited, and slightly delusional about his dating prospects. With his big heart and short legs, he has become both a source of daily amusement and an unexpected emotional anchor on the farm.

Pigs are powerful soil workers and meat producers. We use them for clearing, composting, and cycling nutrients through managed rotations and on-farm processing plans.

Topics Covered

• Feeding strategies and ration development
• Pen design and rotational rooting
• Weight gain tracking and processing age
• Compost integration and pasture rehab

Sadie is a registered Haflinger mare from Triple H Haflinger Farms in Greenfield, Tennessee. With her flowing blonde mane, golden chestnut coat, and a white cowboy hat-shaped cutie mark made of hearts, Sadie is as unique in spirit as she is in appearance.