05/14/2026
As many of you guessed over the last couple weeks, changes are afoot for Sky Island Brand / 47 Ranch and Weidenthal Family Farm. The Weidenthal family is excited to announce that they will be taking on the task of providing Southern Arizona with 47 Ranch beef and lamb to take some responsibilities off of the Moroney family’s plate.
For years, the Moroney family has been one of the familiar and beloved faces of the Bisbee Community Market, building a loyal following through their dedication to sustainably raised meats, community relationships, and the kind of personal connection that makes the market feel like home. Their work with Sky Island Brand Meats helped shape the character of the market itself — rooted in Southern Arizona, committed to their craft, and centered around people who truly care about where their food comes from. The Moroneys created more than a business; they built trust within the community, and that legacy has become an important part of the market’s identity.
Now, the Weidenthal family is honored to carry Sky Island Brand Meats into its next chapter. With a shared commitment to regenerative agriculture, high standards, and strengthening local food systems, the transition feels less like a handoff and more like a continuation of the values that customers have supported for years. The Weidenthals hope to preserve the spirit that people already love about the brand while continuing to grow it with their own passion for sustainably raised meats, transparency, and community connection. At the heart of it all is a deep respect for the foundation the Moroneys have built and excitement for what the future can become together.
This absolutely is still a collaboration at heart: 47 Ranch will continue raising their renowned Criollo cattle and Navajo Churro sheep, which will continue to be featured through Sky Island Brand Meats under the Weidenthals’ stewardship. Together, the families share a commitment to preserving the unique agricultural heritage of the Sky Islands while continuing to provide thoughtfully raised meats to the community. It’s a partnership built on mutual respect, shared values, and a belief that local food should reflect the people and landscape behind it.
We are now working through a transition phase where the familiar crew with Dennis and Flavie (and Deb when we’re lucky!) will still be around until they’re comfortable that everything is operating as smoothly as it should.