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The Land. Pearsall is located in the transition from irrigated farmland to semiarid brush and chaparral. Many types of legumes (peas, beans, clover, alfalfa, soybeans, etc.) grow here in the form of small trees or shrubs. Also mesquite and prickly pear cactus dominate the uncultivated land. The desert plants offer an interesting mix with the flora, which is usually considered much more rain loving.
Large white tail deer are the dominant mammals while armadillo, coyotes, skunks, jackrabbits, roadrunners, possums, and ground squirrels are also plentiful. Additionally, over 200 species of birds have been identified within the county, which is located in a flyway, an established route for migratory birds.
Farming and Ranching. With a growing season of 286 days we have ample time to support many different crops. Crops prosper in the area's sandy soil, with the main crop of peanuts harvesting over 55 million pounds annually.  Other large crops of cotton, corn, grain, sorghum, watermelon, cantaloupe. Our vegetables including: potatoes, spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and cabbage. We also have a large honey production area, herb farms and pecan orchards.
Most of the ranching in this area consists of beef cattle or replacement heifers. The total acreage used for beef and hogs in the county is 43,500.
Workforce. People come from all over to work here, especially during the harvesting seasons, but our main labor drawing radius is about 50 miles. Though there are many more employers in the area, the primary, year round employers in town include the hospital, nursing home, banks, correctional services, electric company, the county, food stores and discount store.
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