Lamb Industry Steps Up for Sustainability Survey
When the American Lamb Board (ALB) called for help from US sheep producers and feeders to collect sustainability information, 622 responses to the 30-minute survey were received – exceeding ALB’s goal!
American Lamb Goes to School(s)
The American Lamb Board (ALB) participated in the Center for the Advancement of Culinary Education (CAFÉ) Leadership Conference to share American Lamb information and classroom tools. Working with CAFÉ in advance of the conference, ALB sponsored a lamb recipe contest.
ALB Launches New Website for Sheep Industry
American Lamb producers can now turn to LambBoard.com for resources on checkoff production, promotion and other programs. The new American Lamb Board (ALB) official website launched September 7, 2023.
Southeast Sheep Production Workshop Announced
New to raising American Lamb or thinking about adding sheep to your farming operation in the Southeastern US? The American Lamb Board (ALB) is offering the first in a series of workshops to educate new or aspiring producers, “Sheep Production Systems for the Southeastern US,” at the University of Kentucky-Lexington on October 16-17, 2023
“Meating” American Lamb at Events Throughout the Country
The American Lamb Board (ALB) continues to participate at multiple events to build awareness and make connections with chefs, consumers and other influencers.
July Market Report: Lamb Imports and Total Supply Significantly Down
The American Lamb Board’s (ALB) July market report is now available. The report indicates that both lamb imports and domestic production are down. “We are hopeful that lower lamb imports will result in improved lamb prices for the second half of 2023 and provide an opportunity for producers to produce more lambs and increase their flock so we can recapture market share,” says Peter Camino, ALB Chairman, Buffalo, WY.
Complete Lamb Sustainability Survey by Aug. 14
Please help the American Lamb Board gather data about how sheep are raised, cared for and fed for use in US Lamb Checkoff programs. “Our industry really needs this information from producers and feeders for consumers but also to help determine where to invest research and industry outreach funding,” said Peter Camino, ALB Chair, Buffalo, WY
American Lamb Industry Adds Third Holiday Season
The American Lamb Board (ALB) continues to work to increase usage of lamb during the summer season with outdoor cooking campaigns. Most consumers associate lamb with holidays and special occasions. This summer’s campaign, Backyard BaaaBQ, is designed to make lamb an approachable choice for summer parties and to educate consumers about outdoor cooking techniques such as grilling and smoking.
Contribute to Lamb Sustainability Survey Today
The US Lamb Checkoff is urging producers and feeders to complete its sustainability practices survey so that the American Lamb Board has current and accurate data. “We’ve all seen the data that came out a few years ago, which the industry must correct with what’s really happening on US sheep farms and ranches,” said Peter Camino, ALB chair from Buffalo, WY.
Developing Young Leaders for the American Lamb Industry
Preparing the next generation of leaders for the American Lamb Industry is critical to a viable future. The American Lamb Board (ALB) continues to support the National Lamb Feeders Association’s (NLFA) Howard Wyman Leadership School because it provides education and networking opportunities for young sheep producers.
Lamb Industry Sustainability Survey Needs Your Input
The American Lamb Board (ALB) is seeking the help of US Lamb producers and feeders on their environmental stewardship and other sustainability practices to better inform consumers and direct checkoff programs. The survey is open now until Monday, August 14
Superior Farms, Kroger and ALB Team Up for Grilling Promotion
Summer is the time for BBQs, and this year American Lamb will be part of the line-up at select Kroger locations, thanks to support from Superior Farms and the American Lamb Board (ALB).