A Valley Rooted in History: Honoring the Past, Growing the Future

The Capay Valley is a place shaped by the land and the people who have cared for it for thousands of years.

Its story begins with the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, the original stewards of the valley. Their deep connection to the land: tending, protecting, and living in relationship with the watershed continues to guide conservation and agricultural practices today.

By the mid-1800s, settlers were drawn to the valley’s fertile soils and clear waters, establishing farms, ranches, orchards, and small towns connected by a growing railroad system. African-American homesteaders, Mexican and Latin American families, and generations of farmworkers helped build the valley’s diverse agricultural heritage.

Through all its chapters, one thing has remained constant:
The Capay Valley is, and has always been, a place defined by its relationship to the land.

How CVG Honors This History:

Capay Valley Grown was founded to uplift the region’s farmers, preserve its identity, and ensure that future generations understand and appreciate the valley’s story. We honor this history by:

• Supporting sustainable farming and stewardship

• Sharing the stories of local growers

• Providing opportunities for visitors to connect with the valley firsthand

• Protecting the rural character and agricultural legacy that make the Capay Valley so special

Our history is living - still rooted, still growing, and still shaped by the people who call this valley home.