What does Colorado manufacture?

Computers and communications equipment are the leading types of machinery manufactured Colorado. The state's food processing manufacturing industries (beer brewing, soft drink bottling, meat-packing, and production of animal feed), rank third.

1. What is the main industry in Colorado?
2. What products is Colorado famous for?
3. What are four resources that are manufactured in Colorado?
4. What is Colorado's economy based on?
5. What is Colorado agriculture?
6. What is Colorado main export?
7. What is the State Food of Colorado?
8. What is the main industry in Denver?
9. How does Colorado make its money?

What is the main industry in Colorado?

Agriculture, manufacturing, mining and tourism are the largest basic sectors, selling primarily outside the state. Manufacturing is the primary driver of the Colorado economy, although less important than it used to be. It accounts for 6.4 percent of output and 5.8 percent of jobs.

What products is Colorado famous for?

From the Eastern Plains to the Western Slope, our best-known fare includes Rocky Ford Cantaloupe, Palisade Peaches, and Olathe Sweet Corn. We've long been known as a beer capital, and have a fast-growing reputation for wine and spirits.

What are four resources that are manufactured in Colorado?

Colorado's major industrial products include transportation equipment and machinery (including precision equipment), foods and beverages, fabricated metals, chemicals, lumber and wood products, and military and aerospace equipment.

What is Colorado's economy based on?

Colorado's ranching, farming, and mining industries have a proud history and are integral to the state's communities and economic prosperity. The state's urban Front Range, which ranges from Fort Collins south to Pueblo, boasts one of the nation's largest financial services hubs and busiest airports.

What is Colorado agriculture?

Colorado ranks first in the country for the production of proso millet and in the top ten in approximately 20 other commodities including cattle and calves, winter wheat, market sheep and lambs, wool production, alfalfa, potatoes, onions, apples, peaches, grapes and melons.

What is Colorado main export?

The state's largest manufacturing export category is computer & electronic products, which accounted for $1.9 billion of Colorado's total goods exports in 2018.

What is the State Food of Colorado?

Colorado has an official state cactus and state pet, but no state foods. Though if it did declare one, it might choose steak. Colorado is among the top 10 cattle-producing states in the Union. The state is also home to many of the best steakhouses in America.

What is the main industry in Denver?

Denver's diversified economy is one of our greatest strengths. Our major industry sectors are aerospace, broadcast and telecommunications, healthcare and wellness, financial services, bioscience, energy, and IT-software.

How does Colorado make its money?

Our state government collects almost $30 billion each year through three sources of revenue, with about 40% coming from state taxes (“General Funds”), 30% coming from state fees (“Cash Funds”), and 30% coming from the federal government (“Federal Funds”).