Electrical grounding question

Yeh I tend to agree. But I was thinking at the time to make sure the existing ground/ neutral is actually large enough. I've seen 2 old garages, where power was run with 2 hots and really a ground. In other words bare conductor in the jacket. And it was a bit undersized
Well the OP needs to take the size of the wiring to the old Barn in consideration as well! Now he want's to transfer to the new Shop!

There is two loads, one must consider and calculate now. Above my general knowledge level! I would seek a Foreman Level EC help at this point if I was the OP! JMO!