The Davisville Almond Growers Association was formed on January 31, 1897, beginning the first century of cooperative enterprise in Davis. Davis growers became leaders in the creation of Blue Diamond Growers, now one of the largest cooperatives in California. Later, cooperative leaders played a key role in bringing the University Farm to Davis. The almond co-op formed on G Street was the first in the development of the "City of Cooperatives." Today, more than thirty cooperative enterprises in Davis meet many kinds of needs, from artists to artesanos, childcare to co-housing, students to seniors, and domes to homes.