b'E C O N O M YPhosphate mining is the primary driver of Caribou Countys economy. The countys top employer is Monsanto with between 300 and 400 employees. Monsanto makes the weed-killer Roundup. Phosphorus, the key ingredient, is mined in Soda Springs by Monsantos subsidiary P4 Production LLC.5Beyond its use of natural resources, Caribou Countys primary economic goal is to involve its small communities and cities to diversify and expand its economy. To achieve this goal, the county seeks to utilize business expansion and retention eorts throughout the region, diversify the existing economy, promote local industrial parks, and expand tourist activities and associated business opportunities.6AgricultureTotal and Per Farm Overview, 2017 and change since 20122017 % change since 2012Number of farms 411 -6Land in farms (acres) 366,499 -7Average size of farm (acres) 892 -1Percent of county land in farms 31.8%FIGURE 6. Caribou County Total Farm Overview 72017 Market Value of Agricultural Products SoldCounties Sales ($1,000) Rank in State Producing ItemTotal90,320 18 44Crops56,207 17 44Grains, oilseeds, dry beans, dry peas27,776 16 42Tobacco- - -Cotton and cottonseed- - -Vegetables, melons, potatoes, sweet potatoes22,554 13 41Fruits, tree nuts, berries- - 37Nursery, greenhouse, \x1boriculture, sod(D) 23 43Cultivated Christmas trees, short rotation woody crops- - 14Other crops and hay(D) 35 44Livestock, poultry, and products34,113 16 44Poultry and eggs(D) 25 43Cattle and calves26,877 14 44Milk from cows3,856 16 35Hogs and pigs(D) 33 40Sheep, goats, wool, mohair, milk262 20 43308 I D A H O I N F R A S T R U C T U R E G U I D E B O O K'