This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters.
[citation needed] The mink farms have also served as a source of tension between the Summit County sheriff's department and animal rights activist groups.
[citation needed] Air pollution from mink farming continues to be an environmental problem.
[citation needed]Other industries that contribute to the economy of Peoa are a large rock quarry, the birthing and first-year raising of beef/cattle and growing hay.
Horses, goats, alpaca and buffalo are among the other animals raised and or boarded in this area.