The American Lamb Board's (ALB) Lamb Lovers Month consumer promotion continues with new recipes and videos introduced by food influencer and YouTube personality, Billy Parisi.

The American Lamb Board (ALB) is working with Michigan State University (MSU) to evaluate the environmental footprint of the U.S. sheep industry in order to have accurate and robust data to contribute to this important issue. The initial focus of the study defines a comprehensive model of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the diverse array of U.S. sheep production systems such as range, farm flock, pasture, intensive and feedlot. MSU will conduct a partial life cycle analysis of lamb production in these types of operations to quantify GHG emissions.

The American Lamb Board (ALB) has deemed February as Lamb Lovers Month for over a decade. This year to encourage celebrating Lamb Lovers Month, ALB is hosting two separate consumer contests. The first giveaway is on Instagram with the goal of increasing engagement with consumers. ALB is giving away a "date night in" package for one lucky couple to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with American Lamb

While the American Lamb Checkoff rate is not changing, how the mandatory assessments are collected for animals sold through “market agencies” is changing. The change applies to animals sold through auctions, including sale barns, video/online sales, and sales at shows and fairs.

The American Lamb Board (ALB) elected FY2022 leadership at its meeting Jan. 19, held ahead of the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) convention.

According to the latest consumer report issued by Chicago-based Midan Marketing, “Consumers have realigned their priorities and are expecting more than ever from the brands they purchase and the retailers they purchase from.” Based on that assertion, Midan’s 2022 Top Trends to Watch identifies 10 trends expected to shape 2022 and beyond. The American Lamb Board (ALB) consults with Midan on selected projects, such as the latest consumer survey of lamb usage and attitudes.

The American Lamb Board (ALB) provides educational resources and information to consumers largely through digital platforms. Traditional print brochures serve as a foundation of checkoff-funded information, but many key audience targets are seeking information on a digital device in the palm of their hand.