Federal and State owned lands account for about 75 percent of the states total land mass of 54.4 million acres. In addition to recreation, this land provides grazing needed for the states cattle and sheep industries. Although not major crops, many vegetables such as sweet corn, tomatoes, squash, and so on are grown in the state. You will also be able to find apricots, apples, tart and sweet cherries, peaches and pears. Some of the tastiest watermelon and cantaloupes are grown in the state.
Agriculture is a major industry of Utah and is the backbone for many rural communities and towns.