[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Tour 2021

The Hidden Benefits that Enhance Your Life

 

This year the morning was spent in a meeting room at Island Grove hearing from nine interesting speakers about their Ag-related businesses after being welcomed to the event by the Whispering Heart Therapy – Mini Horses.

Jaime Henning, President/CEO, Greeley Area Chamber and Tony Miller, Ag Committee Chair, First Farm Bank started the morning with a welcome and overview of the day. Presenters included: John Crowder, JBS; Cole Gustafson, Adam Jokerst & Alex, City of Greeley Water Resources; Larry Suedmeier, Ducks Unlimited; Travis Bahnsen, A1 Organics; Damon Smith, Greeley Hat Works.

Individuals then traveled to Tigges Farm for a tour and lunch followed by a trip to Ault to explore and learn about Double J Lamb Feeders. The group concluded the Ag Tour at 477 Distilling learning from owner Matt Estrin about distilling and Tommy Dyer about Brix Brew & Tap. The tastings were refreshing on this HOT August afternoon.

West Greeley Conservation District joined First Farm Bank, Leprino Foods, Flood & Peterson, Pawnee Buttes Seed Inc., Spradley Barr Ford Lincoln-Greeley, Farm Bureau-Colo., the Colorado Farm Show, Biz West and the Greeley Tribune as event sponsors.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]