In the News
Miami Herald Dec 2017
Boca Magazine Feb 2019
Miami Herald Dec 2017
Cattle ranches keep development from wiping out Florida's beautiful 'wild places'
BY WES WILLIAMSON
Miami Herald Aug 2016
Boca Magazine Feb 2019
Miami Herald Dec 2017
Lake Okeechobee: A time warp for polluted water
BY JENNY STALETOVICH
Boca Magazine Feb 2019
Boca Magazine Feb 2019
Boca Magazine Feb 2019
Rancher Wes Williamson Talks Ranching, Sustainability
BY MARIE SPEED
CATTLE
The cattle operation runs approximately 10,000 head of cattle on ranches in Florida, Alabama and Texas. WCC is annually as one of the top 10-12 Cow/Calf Ranches in the nation. The herd is primarily made up of commercial Brangus cattle. The Cow/Calf operation(s) produce feeder calves for feedlots in the Southern Plains as well as replacement heifers for WCC’s herd and other ranches. WCC is a proud member of; The Florida Cattlemen’s Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association and Florida Heritage Beef.
CATFISH
WCC’s Catfish operation is located in Hale County, in western Alabama. WCC produces approximately 8-10 million pounds of catfish per year on approximately 1,700-acres of ponds. In addition to Catfish, cattle are grazed on the property. The Alabama property, purchased in the 1970s, is located in the “Black-Belt” area of western Alabama, well-known for its rich dark soil. The soil is ideal for Catfish Ponds and Cattle. WCC is a member of; Catfish Farmers of America and part owner of the Alabama Catfish Feedmill.
CITRUS
The Citrus Groves, located in Okeechobee, Florida, produces fresh Red Grapefruit and Oranges. Most of the Grapefruit are exported to Japan and Europe. The Oranges are produced for juice and are sold to various processors such as Tropicana & Florida’s Natural. WCC is a member of Florida Citrus Mutual.