b'E C O N O M YThe sound economic condition of Malad has been largely based on the pumice industry. Many residents commute to work at companies like Thiokol, and Nucor Steel. Malad is located in the western energy corridor. This corridor includes the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory which is located only a few hours away and oers companies the ability to form technology partnerships. The City owns an industrial park with several successful businesses in operation: Hess Pumice, Creative Mines and NAPA Auto. Malad is located within Oneida County which is heavily dependent on agriculture and mining. The 2007 housing market faced severe problems that aected the production facility in the Malad Industrial Park. This facility mines white pumice and uses it to manufacture stone for the housing industry. The recovery is complete and pumice manufacturing jobs have been restored. In addition, new businesses have opened in the industrial park creating jobs and potential growth for the community. In the City of Malad employment increased 3 percent between 2009 and 2014. Mining and Agriculture will continue to be a major employer in the region.3AgricultureTotal and Per Farm Overview, 2017 and change since 20122017 % change since 2012Number of farms 422 -16Land in farms (acres) 319,789 -3Average size of farm (acres) 758 +16Percent of county land in farms 41.6%FIGURE 6. Oneida County Total Farm Overview 62017 Market Value of Agricultural Products SoldSalesRank in ($1,000) State Counties Producing ItemTotal36,234 31 44Crops16,261 35 44Grains, oilseeds, dry beans, dry peas4,748 34 42Tobacco- - -Cotton and cottonseed- - -Vegetables, melons, potatoes, sweet potatoes(D) 39 41Fruits, tree nuts, berries(D) 14 37Nursery, greenhouse, \x1boriculture, sod1,288 16 43Cultivated Christmas trees, short rotation woody crops- - 14Other crops and hay10,162 23 44Livestock, poultry, and products19,973 23 44Poultry and eggs(D) 39 43Cattle and calves12,291 25 44Milk from cows- - 35Hogs and pigs(D) 19 40ONEIDA County 545'