The earliest settlers ranched and farmed, sometimes trading with Fort Stanton. Many species that are farmed or ranched are now being genetically modified. After teaching, Hubert ranched, farmed and pursued his veterinary practice. More recently, Spanish, Mexican, Anglo, and Irish settlers farmed, ranched, and mined in the area. After graduation, he taught in high schools, farmed and ranched. John Simpson Chisum ranched near Bolivar but moved his herds in 1863 to West Texas. Cattle, pork, sheep, and horses are ranched; poultry are also raised. The name honors Omar Jewell, who ranched nearby in the 1860s. He ranched in Midland County, Crane County, Crockett County and Upton County. Retiring from rodeo after one last season, he pursued his art career and ranched. Sea cucumbers can be ranched on the seabed. He ranched in the county for over 30 years. In later life he ranched and put up fencing in the mountains.