Utah’s Major Industries

Agriculture• What types of jobs are related to this

industry? – Farmer– Rancher– Biologist– Entomologist (study of insects)– Conservationist

• What are some Utah businesses the agriculture industry? – Winder Farms– Gossner Foods– Pepperidge Farms

• How has this industry changed over time? – Agriculture has been a staple in Utah since the

early American Indians. Over time, technological advancements have led to increased production.

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Mining

• What types of jobs are related to this industry?– Geologist (one who studies rocks and the earth)– Engineer– Health and Safety Management– Chemical Analysist– Truck Driver

• What are some Utah businesses in the mining industry? – Kennecott Copper– Canyon Fuel Company– Intermountain Power Agency

• How has this industry changed over time? At first, settlers only mined small amounts of

minerals and metals. Over time, Utahans have begun to mine copper, silver, salt, coal and other resources in large quantities.

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Government• What types of jobs are related to this

industry?– IRS (Internal Revenue Service)– Military– Teacher– Government administration

• What are some Utah businesses in the government industry? – Hill Air Force Base– University of Utah– Granite School District – U.S. Postal Service

• How has this industry changed over time? As the population of Utah has grown over time, the need for services like education, state and city government, and military protection have increased.

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Technology• What types of jobs are related to this

industry?– Computer Programmer– Designer– Software Developer– Marketing Agent– Engineer

• What are some Utah businesses in the tech industry? – ATK Thiokal (Rocket boosters)– Skull Candy– iFrogz

• How has this industry changed over time? Technology is constantly changing and

developing as the demand for newer and faster technology increases.

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Health Care• What types of jobs are related to this

industry?– Doctor– Nurse– Radiologist– Medical supplies manufacturer

• What are some Utah businesses in the health care industry? – Merit Medical– Intermountain Healthcare– University of Utah Health Center

• How has this industry changed over time? As new technology develops, hospitals and

manufacturers have been able to create better treatments and supplies to create a better health care system.

Tourism• What types of jobs are related to this

industry?– Park Ranger– Tour Guide– Hotel Clerk– Marketing

• What are some Utah businesses in the tourism industry? • Hotels• Utah Shakespearean Festival• Lagoon

• How has this industry changed over time?As people started to have increased leisure time

and spending money, the tourism industry has increased.

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