b'E C O N O M YBoise Countys economy relies primarily upon natural resources and tourism. Thus, the future of the countys economy lies in continued timber management and harvesting (80% of the county is forested); positive support for agriculture and grazing operations; mining opportunities; continued diversication in the economy for retail, light industrial, and service opportunities; and maintaining an attractive mountain environment which attracts residential development for both the seasonal and permanent residents.7Issues that must be addressed, in supporting continued economic development in Boise County, include:1. The capacity of the infrastructure, such as transportation, utility services (for uninterrupted computer, telephone uses, power, and public TV),2. Banking and other business services, and medical servicesAgricultureTotal and Per Farm Overview, 2017 and change since 20122017 % change since 2012Number of farms 90 -14Land in farms (acres) 53,198 (D)Average size of farm (acres) 591 (D)Percent of county land in farms 4.4%(D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.FIGURE 6. Boise County Total Farm Overview. 82017 Market Value of Agricultural Products SoldCounties Sales ($1,000) Rank in State Producing ItemTotal2,586 43 44Crops1,547 42 44Grains, oilseeds, dry beans, dry peas- - 42Tobacco- - -Cotton and cottonseed- - -Vegetables, melons, potatoes, sweet potatoes- - 41Fruits, tree nuts, berries36 19 37Nursery, greenhouse, \x1boriculture, sod(D) 14 43Cultivated Christmas trees, short rotation woody crops(D) 8 14Other crops and hay(D) 43 44Livestock, poultry, and products1,039 42 44Poultry and eggs6 32 43Cattle and calves994 42 44Milk from cows- - 35BOISE County 225'