City of Greeley History as an agricultural community: “Now embracing iHemp!”

Founded in 1869 as an experimental utopian society by Horace Greeley, editor at the New York Tribune, that popularized the phrase "Go West, young man". Located at the confluence of the Cache la Poudre and South Platte Rivers, the construction of irrigation ditches was central to the agricultural vision for Greeley.

Greeley’s water history is long and elaborate, including the 13-miles long Number 3 Ditch completed in 1870 and the 35 miles long Ditch No. 2 opened in 1872 that irrigated 2,000 acres. The City of Greeley has a long commitment to supporting local agriculture with water and services to underpin its agri-food economy.

City of Greeley Department of Economic Health & Housing

Benjamin Snow: Director of Economic Health & Housing
Benjamin.Snow@Greeleygov.com

Philip McCready: Economic Development Manager
Philip.McCready@GreeleyGov.com

1100 10th Street, Suite 201
Greeley, Colorado 80631
www.Greeleygov.com
(970) 350-9384