ALB Holds Summer Meeting

The American Lamb Board’s annual Summer Meeting held at ALB’s offices in Colorado on July 30, 2024, was a productive working session. The meeting, attended by the ALB’s Board of Directors and staff, focused on the development of the fiscal year 2025 plan and budget.

Before working on the upcoming plan, the board was updated on current projects that align with the board’s strategic goals:

• Industry Services

• Research, Education and Innovation

• Marketing

The morning sessions focused on Industry Service programs, including Funding Programs, Young Leader Programs, Lamb Summit, and the Targeted Grazing Workshops, followed by updates on current research projects.

After lunch, the board was updated on current marketing efforts before developing priorities and strategies for the 2025 plan and budget.

“It was a great opportunity to start planning for the upcoming year and get up to speed on current programs,” says ALB Chairman Jeff Ebert.

The board of directors has 13 members. These include six producers from different regions and types of production, three feeder representatives, three first handlers (the individuals or entities who buy or take possession of lambs from a producer or feeder for slaughter), and one seedstock producer.

“Working with this innovative and diverse board is inspiring for the staff,” says Megan Wortman, Executive Director. “Their feedback, expertise and insights are extremely valuable and help the staff build programs that address sheep industry priorities and provide value to our contributors.”