Show area contributes to economy of valley FRUITA colo contributing to he the economy of the entire grand valley of the western slope agriculture ri and livestock are two of he the largest industries of this area there are sheep cattle hogs and poultry farms in this district and dairying is rapidly becoming an important industry la in the lower valley this area is well adapted for ra wing potatoes tomatoes sugar lee beets small mall grain bay hay corn and many ina ny fruits and vegetables and the a ti strict is considered to be one ne of the r richest farming areas hi in the va valley ley |