
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).

ALB Hires Sustainability Director
The American Lamb Board (ALB) is pleased to introduce its sustainability director, Camren Maierle, PhD. He will lead the ALB’s research and producer education initiatives in this area and contribute to advancing the sheep industry’s commitment to sustainability, one of the top priorities for this checkoff-funded association.

Sheep Industry Sustainability Commitment Communicated to Consumer Media
The legacy and ongoing commitment of American sheep producers to preserve and protect natural resources was passionately communicated to consumer media during a virtual event June 14, 2023, spearheaded by the American Lamb Board (ALB).

ALB Focuses on Building Relationships with Butchers
The continued trend toward local food sourcing has put hometown butchers and specialty meat shops on the radar of likely lamb consumers. In June, the American Lamb Board (ALB) connected with 50 of these US businesses through its new “Butcher Box” direct mail kit. The goal is to re-engage with this audience for long-lasting relationships that lead to increased sales of domestic lamb.

100% American Lamb Burger Added to Permanent Menu at Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe
In a continued partnership with the American Lamb Board (ALB), Taziki’s Mediterranean Café will now feature two American Lamb Burgers on its menu. The Mediterranean Lamb Burger, a previous summer promotion fan favorite, will be added to the permanent menu.

ALB Focuses on Niche with Kittch Campaign
Kittch is a platform for a new generation of culinary enthusiasts who love to cook.

Lamb Jam Participating Chef Cooks Up American Lamb on Seattle TV
Fox 13 Seattle hosted Chef Nico Murratore of Mamnoon restaurant to share his Lamb Jam Restaurant Month dish, American Lamb Sharma Croquette, using braised lambshoulder paired with spring onion yogurt, pickled rhubarb relish, preserved lemon sauce and pomegranate molasses. Murratore had the opportunity to promote Lamb Jam, the American LambBoard (ALB) website and the news anchor closed the segment saying that she “loves lamb!”

New Brochure Available for Summer Events
Home Grown Flavor is a new recipe brochure presented by American Lamb Board (ALB) just in time to promote American Lamb at summer fairs and festivals. The checkoff-funded brochure is an all-in-one economical piece with recipes, cooking recommendations and nutrition information to save costs when the industry needs large quantities for fairs and festivals.

April Lamb Market Report Reflects First Quarter Data
The American Lamb Board (ALB) and the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) have released the April market summary report aimed at delivering timely and useful information for American Lamb producers. The report summarizes lamb supplies, prices, trade, retail trends and more for the first quarter of 2023.

American Lamb Promotions Get a Boost with Funding from ALB
The American Lamb Board (ALB) is making lamb promotion easier with its cooperative funding program. These matching funds support programs aligning with ALB’s strategic initiatives:

American Lamb Jam Set for Month-Long Dine Around Experience
What started over a decade ago as a tasty tour showcasing local chefs and innovative lamb dishes to lamb lovers in six target markets has broadened its scope to a month-long dine around celebration. The American Lamb Board’s (ALB) Lamb Jam restaurant program will take place in Austin, Boston, Washington, D.C., Denver, San Francisco and Seattle during the month of May.