Agriculture is Yolo County's primary industry. U.C. Davis is apart of this county. The eastern two-thirds of the County consists of nearly level alluvial fans, flat plains, and basins, while the western third is largely composed of rolling terraces and steep uplands used for dry-farmed grain and range. The elevation ranges from slightly below sea level near the Sacramento River around Clarksburg to 3,000 feet along the ridge of the western mountains.

Yolo County's 661,760 acres is home to over 150,000 people. Nearly 85% of the population lives in the County's four cities (Davis, West Sacramento, Woodland, Winters). Its proximity to Sacramento International Airport as well as two major interstates place it within a major transportation hub of the state.

Yolo County Prayer Focus: I Timothy 2:1-4, “May all come to a saving knowledge of God.”

Continued Unity among the Churches & Pastors – Pray that unity leads to strategic action from these groups. Pray for on-going collaboration for sustained prayer.

 
Continued Prayer mobilization in all the cities that will lead to the multiplication of new believers, leaders and churches that leads to societal transformation.
 

Blessing upon the Agricultural Industry and for migrant workers and their families.

Decrease of crime: Murder, Teen Pregnancy, Abortion, Domestic Violence. Youth/Gangs - Pray for a revelation of the Father's Heart and a spirit of adoption for youth using Malachi 4:6. Pray for the church to engage these youth and families with the transforming gospel.
 

Revival for the Churches and a Spiritual Awakening to Christ in the cities.

Decrease in unemployment and the creation of new jobs. Pray for a release of entrepreneurial energy that leads to the creation of new businesses that are sustainable.

Pray for Christian marriages to be a witness of life in Christ. There has been a GREAT spiritual attack against marriages. Pray for marriage to be affirmed and protected in this County. Prayer concerning the rise of pornography in our area.

Pray for all in government and leadership: that the residence of this county may live quiet and peaceable lives which will demonstrate holiness and godliness. I Tim. 1:2

Prayer Points For State Government (Submitted by Senator Morrow)

Fear of God: Pray that the Governor, legislators, Supreme Court justices and other officials receive wisdom that comes from the fear of God.

Sanctity of Marriage: Pray state leaders will respect the sanctity of marriage between a man and a women.
 

A Resurgence of Moral Values: Pray there will be a resurgence of moral values among state law makers and legislators when writing legislation and in voting for laws. (Include: Pray this will include a reverence for life that will negate the agreement with abortion and embryo stem cell research).

Improved Communications between citizens and legislators: Pray the citizens/residents of California will become better informed, more passionate and actively involved in communicating their views with legislators – whom they hold accountable.

A New Emphasis on civility in the Capitol: Pray there will be a new emphasis on civility in the capitol when debating contentious issues.
A Sense of Justice: Pray that all politicians will govern justly and wisely.

History of Yolo County

Yolo County was one of the original 27 counties created when California became a state in 1850. "Yolo" is derived from the native Poewin Indian word "yo-loy" meaning "abounding in the rushes". Other historians believe it to be the name of the Indian chief, Yodo, or the Indian village of Yodoi.

The first recorded contact with Westerners occurred in the late 1820s. These included Spanish missionaries as well as trappers and hunters who could be found along the banks of "Cache Creek" - named by French-Canadian trappers. The first white settler was William Gordon who received a land grant from the Mexican government in 1842 and began planting wheat and other crops.

The towns of Yolo County were out growths of native villages along waterways. Its first town, Fremont, was founded in 1849 along the confluence of the Sacramento and Feather Rivers and became the first county seat. Knights Landing, Washington, Cacheville (later called Yolo), Clarksburg, Winters. Esparto, Capay, Guinda, and Davisville (Davis) were all built near waterways. Davisville had the added advantage of being on the path of the newly constructed railroad. Woodland, which became the county seat in 1862, began in a wooded area of valley oaks and was also served by a nearby railroad.
 
In 1906, to further emphasize agriculture's role in Yolo County, the University of California chose a 780-acre farm belonging to Jerome Davis for establishment of a university farm to serve as part of the College of Agriculture. The Davis farm has since become a separate campus of the University and has received world-wide fame for its research and education work.
 
In 1987, West Sacramento became Yolo County's fourth incorporated city. It is home to the Port of Sacramento and Sacramento Deep Water Channel, providing worldwide access to Yolo County's agricultural and manufacturing production.
 

CSAC Snapshot Info

Official County Website