Utah’s Major Industries

1. Utah’s Major Industries

2. Agriculture • What types of jobs are related to this industry? • Farmer • Rancher • Biologist • Entomologist (study of insects) • Conservationist

3. 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. http://assets1.grouponcdn.com/images/site_images/0162/0101/Winder-Farms.jpg http://www.mrcheckout.net/color%20logo.jpg http://www.dollartree.com/assets/product_images/styles/large/16101.jpg

4. 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

5. 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. http://www.ghosttowngallery.com/ghostsut/kennecott04.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OJIszVE2uR0/SLRT8HlkwyI/AAAAAAAAAFE/5n2SMiizvu0/S271/Intermountain+Power+Project.gif

6. Government • What types of jobs are related to this industry? • IRS (Internal Revenue Service) • Military • Teacher • Government administration

7. 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. http://media.photobucket.com/image/air%20force/dancingdew2/AirForce.png http://www.finesttech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/university-of-utah.gif

8. Technology • What types of jobs are related to this industry? • Computer Programmer • Designer • Software Developer • Marketing Agent • Engineer

9. 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. http://www.w3mi.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ti-skull-candy.jpg http://i2.expansys.com/img/b/175976/ifrogz-iphone-3g-soft-touch-crystal-case-luxe.jpg

10. Health Care • What types of jobs are related to this industry? • Doctor • Nurse • Radiologist • Medical supplies manufacturer

11. 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.

12. Tourism • What types of jobs are related to this industry? • Park Ranger • Tour Guide • Hotel Clerk • Marketing

13. What are some Utah businesses in the tourismindustry?   • 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. http://www.lagoonpark.com/ http://www.shakespeareinamericancommunities.org/theatre/utah.shtml