Part of the economy is based on tourism and farming, but fishing dominates. The inhabitants grow peas, corn, bananas, and pineapples, and they raise small livestock such aspigs, chickens, goats, and sheep. Some cattle are raised for export.
Due to the generally inhospitable soil of the Bahamas, much of the farming done on Long Island is in the pot-hole style, which involves planting in fertile holes in the limestone where good top soil collects. This method of farming contributes to the success of Long Island farmers, who are usually able to generate enough excess produce to sell their fruits and vegetables throughout the Bahamas
