Los Rios Rancho
The Riley family moved to Oak Glen in the late 1970s to start a new life growing apples and caring for
an orchard. After learning how to manage the trees and build their home, they opened the orchard
to the public so visitors could experience farm life through activities like apple picking, cider pressing,
and community events. Years later, some members of the family began operating the historic Los Rios
Rancho, a long-established apple ranch known for producing high-quality fruit and welcoming visitors.
Devon Riley
Farmer | entrepreneur
What is your profession, and why do you do it?
"I am a farmer who calls people "back to the land" to appreciate what it can produce, with our help.
We present to urban and suburban folks the joy of spending time and energy in a beautiful place
in its environment and its produce."
Why do you love America?
"America is the only place on the Earth that has promoted the idea of Liberty, E. Pluribus Unum
(Out of many, one) and In God we Trust. And, individuals who embrace this place and these ideas
can become truly American no matter your history or ethnicity."
What freedoms do you value most in this country?
"I value the freedom to worship and think as I please, even though I see those freedoms being eroded."
What values do you hope America never loses?
"The values of hard work, responsibility, and gratitude."
How has living in America shaped who you are today?
"It has shaped me in ways I don't think I, or anyone, can fully appreciate. We live in a place that is
fundamentally framed to create the best environment for human flourishing that has ever existed."
What does “the American Dream” look like to you?
"The ability to pursue good ideas; family, commerce, religious expression with only minimal
encroachment from government control."
What part of America’s history inspires you?
"The movement of pioneers into wild lands of the West, wherever that took them."
What do you wish more people understood about this country?
"The incredible freedom to succeed or fail based on the intent and talent of the individual."
What do you think is important for the next generation to know?
"The idea of America, embodied in the United States, is only one generation away from extinction
and needs to be rekindled in each generation."
“I’m grateful for the military in this country.”
How are you celebrating America's 250th birthday?
"With my family, playing music, riding/driving horses and reading America's founding Thesis in the
Declaration of Independence."
