Description:
"The Valley That Feeds the Nation" is a mural that depicts Soledad as a major contributor of agricultural products for America and the world. Advances in agriculture are reflected in the mural by a grower holding a lap-top, a tractor, and a futuristic machine. The image of the two children and the women holding strawberries illustrates the practical importance of a strong agricultural community. This mural also includes Soledad's national monument-the Pinnacles.

Muralist Staff:
Eli De La Cruz & Steven Shepard

Youth Apprentices:
Frankie Alvarez, Jazmin Arreola, Oscar Calderon, Maria Espinoza, Crystal Lopez, Ana Mandujano

Youth Counselor:
Kate Tan

Site Coordinator:
Marianna Verett

Designers:
Mark Molchan, Paul Gardner, Yanni Vasilakis

Location:
Soledad Furniture
431 Front Street
Soledad, CA 93960

Click here to see the progression of the mural and its Community Paint Day.

Read these articles about this mural:
Grab a brush and help paint a mural in the community - July 24, 2002
Murals-changing more than Landscapes - July 17, 2002