4L Farm

4L Farm is a Chianina cattle breeder in Franklin, NC, located in Macon County and the Smoky Mountains near Asheville. With a focus on sustainable practices and tradition, it follows established health protocols and works closely with local veterinarians. Animals graze on rotational pastures and enjoy regular handling from birth to build calm temperaments. Owner Ben Ledford oversees feeding, breeding decisions and pasture management on the family property.

Each calf is raised alongside the main herd, learning social cues in open paddocks that highlight the breed’s muscular structure. Their attention to pasture quality and gentle handling often earns praise from local small-scale farmers who value consistency in temperament and build. This approach supports long-term herd health and preserves genetic lines favored by working and exhibition stock owners. Visitors appreciate the open landscape and the calm, well-muscled animals that reflect a careful breeding program.