Important businesses include agriculture, mining and manufacturing , transportation and tourism. The county comprises much of the middle Sevier River drainage basin and has over 50,000 acres of irrigated cropland. Crops are irrigated with water that accumulates in the mountains mainly as snow. Major crops include alfalfa, corn silage, barley and pasture.
Beef cattle are the main livestock with some sheep and dairies.
This position will start with a one-year introductory period as an Extension Educator. After successful completion of the one-year period, the candidate will become an Extension Assistant Professor with faculty tenure track status. Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate educational programs in agriculture, 4-H, community economic development, horticulture, natural resources, and related fields. Provide leadership to meet the priority needs of the people in Sevier County towards achieving outcomes in economic development, environmental sustainability and quality of life. Keep current with and utilize the latest research-based information in assisting Sevier County citizens in addressing issues.