5 Marys Farms is a major operation. It consists of approximately 500 heads of cattle, 600 sheep, 180 hogs, and a fair number of chickens. “There are a lot of hard days in ranching, but we tackle them together,” noted Brian. “It’s not always comfortable, it’s not always convenient, but there’s a common purpose that keeps us together and keeps us moving forward.”
Helping Mary and Brian with the daily chores are a pair of Can-Am Defender vehicles. They’re used for a number of tasks, including hauling bales of hay, carrying supplies for construction and maintenance, and bringing in firewood for home and outdoor cookouts. “I appreciate the multifunction of having a rig that I know can do anything I needed on the ranch,” said Mary.
Winters in Fort Jones can sometimes get wet and snowy, but both Defenders easily cross muddy fields and trails when making their rounds. “I like the power,” said Brian. “It’s a well-built machine. It’s heavy-duty. We like heavy-duty. We don’t like half-assed.”