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.
Wisdom from the Field
Shane has provided more than just help over the years. He’s offered us guidance, perspective, and stories — the kind of stories only someone who’s lived through the hard seasons can tell. We affectionately call them “Old Man Stories” — not because of his age, but because of the grit, wit, and unvarnished truth they carry.
And while Shane often finishes those tales with a familiar refrain — “You just can’t make no money farming!” — we hear the real message underneath: farming has changed, but its roots still hold value. We aim to prove him wrong on the money part — but we agree wholeheartedly with the rest.
The Old Ways Still Work
In an era of agro-innovation, Shane reminds us what matters: frugality, efficiency, and community. Farmers of yesteryear didn’t just make money — they saved it by making do, fixing what broke, and sharing what they had. Shane is living proof of that spirit. He doesn’t just talk about it — he shows us, time and time again.
His influence helped shape our unified pasture concept — a foundational piece of our grazing and soil strategy today. His example has kept us grounded when modern tools failed, and his ingenuity has shown us how much more can be done with less.
Top Welder, Top Hand
Need something welded that no one else will touch? “Shane can do it.” Around here, that’s not a saying — it’s a fact. There’s no one in the county more trusted when it comes to putting steel together and making it last.
But it’s not just metal he’s given us. It’s life. Every first-generation rooster on the farm, including Roosty, came from Shane’s generosity. So did Baby Boi, our Nigerian herd sire, and Ferdinand the Bull. These animals are part of our foundation — and so is the man who shared them with us.
Friend Since Day One
Since the very start, Shane has been there — offering time, skill, stories, and tools without hesitation or expectation. He’s the kind of friend you don't have to ask twice. The kind of person who gives because it’s who he is, not what he’s after.
Shane, from the bottom of our hearts — thank you. For the warmth, the wisdom, the welds, and the wild tales. You’ve left a lasting mark on Triple "5" Farms, and on all of us lucky enough to know you.
Old-school heart. New-age impact. You're one of a kind.
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