Cows, sheep, horses and Wyoming's economy
22 Mar 2017
How important are cows, sheep and horses in Wyoming? Well, these species are obviously important to our history and culture, if nothing else. But it is much more than that. These three species generate the bulk of the third-largest industry (behind energy and tourism) for Wyoming. Notably, it is also the industry that best endures economic shifts and avoids seasonal fluctuations each year.
These three species represent the bulk of activity on the 11,600 farms and ranches in Wyoming agriculture. We also have crops such as hay and grain, but the bulk of it goes back to livestock. Read more:
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