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Kenneth Moore (#902) prepares for the gates to open and the bull to be released. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Moore.

Sports & Recreation

Three Hollister teens represent California at national rodeo finals

Published 08/12/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Julia Hicks

Kenneth Moore and Tucker and Jake Bourdet reflect on their time in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

George Rose Jr.won the Hackamore Class in 1964. Here he is accepting the award on Princess Nile. Photo courtesy Tammy Rose.

Features

Down Memory Lane: Stars of the Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo

Published 06/28/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Leslie David

Recalling some of the well-known horses that have entertained crowds at Bolado Park.

Marie Hoffman, Grace Gillio, Emma Hoffman, Julie Gillio and Nicole Rajkovich show off their yellow and red Rainier and Bing cherries. Photo by Leslie David.

Ag

Fairhaven Orchards: old business, new ways

Published 06/05/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Leslie David

In time for cherry season, owners redouble safety measures, add online ordering and curbside pickup.

Cattle are moved from one ranch to another along Highway 25 in South County. Photo by Shari Schmidt.

Agriculture

Moving cattle, Bitterwater style

Published 05/29/2020
BenitoLink Staff

South County resident Shari Schmidt writes about driving a herd of 120 stocker cattle in the southernmost part of San Benito County.

Agriculture

Swank Farms holds outdoor farmers market

Published 05/21/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

Fruits, veggies, sweets and wine available every Saturday through October.

Sallie Calhoun (right) talks soils with a Paicines Ranch workshop guest. Photo by Alicia C Arcidiacono.

Features

Q & A: Sallie Calhoun on her No Regrets Initiative

Published 04/26/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Leslie David

With opportunity comes responsibility. In this interview, Paicines Ranch owner Sallie Calhoun talks about a 10-year commitment that she just "couldn't not do."

Jim Jack's Cabin now resides at the corner of Third and Monterey streets in San Juan Bautista. Photo by Robert Eliason.

History & Profiles

Jim Jack: the Mustard King

Published 04/25/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

How one man’s generosity helped San Juan Bautista residents in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Students install a protection cage around a newly planted oak. Photo by Nancy Wilcox.

Environment / Nature

Students plant oaks at Pacheco Creek Reserve

Published 04/24/2020
Community Contributor, Jennifer Benson

Local kids learn about and restore oak woodland next to Highway 152.

Environment / Nature

The mysteries of mushrooms

Published 04/16/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

Wild or commercially cultivated, the spores are everywhere.

The Granados family harvests lettuce together. Photo courtesy of Royal Greens Family Farm.

Features

Tips for growing food at home

Published 04/12/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Becky Bonner

Royal Greens Family Farm has advice on planting veggies in the yard or kitchen window.

Celery is just one crop that can be delivered to your home. Photo courtesy of Royal Greens Family Farm.

San Benito Lifestyle

How to get fresh food during shelter-in-place

Published 04/09/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Becky Bonner

Farms and businesses step up to deliver supplies to homes and cars.

The regenerative wine event at Paicines Ranch was made up of a diverse group of people working within the wine industry. Photo credit Janna Olson.

Food / Dining

Paicines Ranch hosts regenerative wine convention

Published 04/05/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Becky Bonner

The first regenerative wine gathering held in February, focused on involving people from different sectors of the industry and from different cultural backgrounds.