Expanding Our Poultry Program: Supporting Local Wholesale Chicken in Willcox and Southern Arizona

L&B Farm is excited to share a major milestone for 2026. We are nearly quadrupling the size of our poultry operation, a significant upgrade that allows us to better serve Willcox and Southern Arizona with high quality, locally produced chicken.

Why We’re Expanding Our Bird Farming Operation

This expansion is a direct response to growing demand for locally sourced poultry in Willcox, Cochise County, and across Southern Arizona.

As more families, restaurants, and small businesses seek trustworthy local food sources, the need for reliable wholesale and retail chicken options continues to grow. By expanding our poultry program, we can:

• Increase overall production while maintaining animal welfare standards

• Improve efficiency without sacrificing quality

• Offer more consistent availability for wholesale and retail customers

• Support local food systems throughout Southern Arizona

  
  

Thoughtful, Scalable Poultry Farming

Scaling up does not mean cutting corners. Our expanded poultry operation is designed to support healthy birds, clean environments, and systems that work with the desert climate of southeastern Arizona.

Each upgrade has been carefully planned to ensure:

• Adequate space for the birds

• Proper airflow and shelter

• Clean water access and balanced feed

• Humane handling from start to finish

Growing Local Wholesale and Retail Chicken Availability

One of the biggest goals of this upgrade is to increase wholesale and retail chicken availability in Willcox and Southern Arizona. We want to support:

• Local restaurants and food trucks

• Small grocers and markets

• Families purchasing in bulk or individually

• Community based food programs

By producing more chicken locally we help ensure more transparent food options.

Looking Ahead

This poultry expansion is an important step in the long term vision for L&B Farm. As we grow, our focus remains on sustainability, transparency, and strengthening local agriculture throughout Southern Arizona.

If you’re interested in wholesale or retail chicken from a local Willcox farm, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about upcoming availability.