American Lamb Board
The American Lamb Board is a national organization focused on promoting American lamb through research, education, and marketing.
Mission
The mission of the American Lamb Board (ALB) is to strengthen the demand for American lamb by conducting research, providing consumer and industry education, and promoting the nutritional benefits, culinary versatility, and quality of American lamb. ALB aims to increase the market for American lamb, enhance the profitability of producers, and ensure the sustainability of the lamb industry.[1]
Parent organization
The American Lamb Board operates under the oversight of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically through the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).[2]
Legislation authorizing creation
The ALB was established under the Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order, which was authorized by the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996.[3][4]
Number of employees
The exact number of employees isn't specified in the provided sources, but ALB operates with a staff that supports its initiatives.[1]
Last total enacted budget
The last total enacted budget for the American Lamb Board isn't detailed in the sources provided, as it is funded through the mandatory lamb checkoff program.[1]
Leader's title
The leader of the American Lamb Board holds the title "Chairperson."[1]
Services provided
The American Lamb Board provides services including promotional campaigns to increase lamb consumption, educational initiatives about lamb nutrition and cooking, research into new uses and benefits of lamb, and market expansion activities. It collaborates with producers, retailers, and foodservice professionals to develop recipes, conduct consumer research, and offer marketing tools to promote American lamb.[1]
Regulations overseen
The ALB does not oversee regulations but operates under the regulations of the USDA's checkoff program, ensuring that all promotional, research, and information activities are generic and do not favor one producer over another. It must comply with rules regarding the collection and use of checkoff funds, transparency, and accountability in its operations.[1]
Headquarters address
The headquarters address for the American Lamb Board is: 7261 W. Alaska Dr., Suite 123, Lakewood, CO 80226, USA[5]
Website
The website for the American Lamb Board is [6](https://www.lambboard.com).[1]
Wikipedia article title
There isn't a specific Wikipedia article titled for this board; you might find information under broader topics related to "American Lamb" or "U.S. Department of Agriculture".
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 American Lamb Board. "About Us". [1]
- ↑ U.S. Department of Agriculture. "About USDA". [2]
- ↑ Federal Register. "Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order". [3]
- ↑ Congress.gov. "H.R.3463 - Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996". [4]
- ↑ Google Maps. [5]