Quinninup, in the local Aboriginal language, means the "place of Zamia Palm" and was first settled in 1924 as part of the Group Settlement Scheme to assist migrants seeking a new life after World War One.
During this early period, many families started farming various fruit and vegetables, grazing cattle and sheep as well as poultry and pigs….for a short period even growing and drying of tobacco was a thriving industry.
The excellent soils of the region combined with the high rainfall, moderate summers and cool winters has helped make the Southern Forests region today’s “food bowl” for Western Australia.
Many of the original settler families are still farming today with the next generations following in their forefathers foot-steps. We are also seeing growth in new sectors including tourism, wine, marron and black truffles.