Willcox, Arizona
"Cattle Capital of America"
Willcox, Arizona is located along Interstate 10, halfway between Phoenix and El Paso, with access to the main Union Pacific railway line. Known as the “Cattle Capital of America,” Willcox’s economy is based largely on agriculture. The area’s award-winning wineries bring visitors from across the state and beyond, with Willcox regional vineyards producing 75 percent of all grapes used in Arizona wine. The area is also the second largest producer of pistachios in the world; other specialty crops include apples, peaches, pecans, cotton, and small grains. The region is also home to one of the world’s largest hydroponic tomato greenhouse companies.