American Lamb Board
About the American
Lamb Checkoff
The American Lamb Board (ALB) conducts programs, within the scope of the Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order of 2022 and the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996. ALB cannot influence legislation or policy.
Stay informed
Every week, the American Lamb Board sends an email update. This is a great way for you to stay informed. Be sure to like and follow the Lamb Checkoff page on Facebook.
Pay Your Checkoff Assessment
Submit your Mandatory American Lamb Checkoff assessment online, or download and print the submission form. Information on refunds for duplicate payments and the organic exemption form are also on this page.
How the American Lamb Checkoff Works
Learn more about how the checkoff system works for producers (commercial and seedstock), feeders, packers/processors, exporters and direct marketers. By federal law, all sheep or lambs of any age, including ewes, rams, feeder and market lambs, breeding stock and cull animals, are subject to the Mandatory Lamb Checkoff assessment at the time of every sale.
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Evaluating Success
Understanding lamb market trends, sales, demand, consumer usage and attitudes, and the effectiveness of the lamb checkoff programs are key for developing sound programs, measuring progress and delivering value to all Lamb Checkoff contributors. ALB funds evaluation and metric studies by independent experts such as: Lamb demand analysis, market trends, retail sales, Menu trends, consumer insights, and return on investment.