Colorado's Chief Economic Products
Agriculture
- Corn, wheat, hay, barley, potatoes, sugar beets
- Cattle, sheep, hogs, dairy
Mining & Energy
- Coal, natural gas, petroleum, uranium
- Molybdenum (world-class), zinc, copper, gold, silver
Manufacturing
- Aerospace (Ball, Lockheed Martin), electronics, telecom gear
- Food processing, printing/publishing, chemicals, pharma, plastics
Tourism & Recreation
- Skiing/snowboarding (Vail, Aspen, Breckenridge)
- Hiking, camping, fishing, hunting
- Hot springs, casinos (Black Hawk, Central City), amusement parks
Colorado's GDP (~$450B) is diversified; aerospace, tech, and outdoor recreation are growth engines.