The National Ranching Heritage Center, a museum of ranching history, is in Lubbock. Cattle ranching and plantation agriculture began to thrive. Some established villages and engaged in subsistence farming and ranching near streams. Batz used the land for farming and intensive sheep ranching. Other development in the area was initially mostly ranching interests and small farming communities. The town has a history of farming and ranching. This community also is surrounded by thousands of acres of farming, ranching, and dairy land. Lincoln and Sheridan continue to support ranching and farming. Many operations were "diversified," with both ranching and farming activities taking place. Those unwavered stayed and found success in farming and ranching. The province has an economic and cultural heritage based on beef cattle ranching. Eventually, they established a viable economy based on farming, ranching, and light industry. The region was mostly suited for the cultivation of hay and cattle ranching. Cattle ranching around Lake Manitoba is also quite successful. Also important are ranching and agriculture.