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Greeley County approves Eschty Farms feedlot expansion after mixed testimony
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Summary
The Greeley County Board approved a Special Use Permit for Eschty Farms Inc. to expand its feedlot to Class VI (3,501–4,000 AU) after a public hearing in which proponents—including Settje Agri Services—testified in favor and neighbors testified in opposition; Planning & Zoning recommended approval 9–0.
At its Jan. 24, 2017 meeting the Greeley County Board of Commissioners approved a Special Use Permit allowing Eschty Farms Inc. to expand an existing feedlot to a Class VI operation (3,501–4,000 animal units), following a public hearing before the board.
Planning & Zoning Administrator Franz Trumler told the board the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval by a 9–0 vote. Supporters who spoke at the hearing included Steve Mossman, Jacob Esch and Travis Caspersen of Settje Agri Services, who provided testimony supporting the expansion and its compliance with county zoning criteria. Opposition testimony was offered by Ted Hooker and via a written letter from Gregory and Lisa Langer; the minutes record concerns but do not include verbatim text of objections.
After closing the hearing at 2:32 p.m., the board voted to approve the Special Use Permit (motion by Doug Wrede; second by Joe Leslie). The minutes record a roll‑call vote of “all yes” and indicate the motion carried.
The county record shows the board considered the Planning & Zoning recommendation and public testimony when acting on the permit; the minutes do not record specific mitigation conditions beyond approval, and do not include technical permit documents or environmental review materials in the text of the minutes. The Planning & Zoning file and the county clerk’s records should contain the special‑use permit paperwork, permit conditions (if any), and any maps or legal descriptions tied to the authorization.