Industries

- **Agriculture & Ranching**: The backbone of the local economy, dominated by beef cattle production and forage crops. - **Education & Local Government**: The local school district and municipal/county services provide essential steady employment. - **Forestry**: Though reduced from historical highs, timber management on nearby federal and private lands remains an economic factor. - **Outdoor Recreation**: Seasonal hunting, fishing, and hiking bring localized, small-scale tourism revenue to the area.