Its thirty-one incorporated towns offer a variety of lifestyles from urban to rural. To make certain Weld County maintains its quality of life, a comprehensive plan has been developed and implemented. The plan, simply stated, puts the right things in the right places. The result that Weld County provides an ideal location for corporations, industry and businesses. Most importantly it's a nice place for people.
Weld County is Colorado's leading producer of cattle, grain and sugarbeets.
An abundance of water has been important to not only the agricultural community, but also to industrial development. Future supply is equally impressive with such developments as the Windy Gap Project. Weld County is the second leading area in Colorado in the production of oil and gas. The county's many abundant resources provide a sound economic base and a secure future for the area. One of Weld County's most valuable resources is its labor force.