February is Kentucky Lamb Month!
We spend the month celebrating delicious, healthy lamb, as well as the state's sheep industry.
Did you know?
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There are 4,000 Kentucky farmers who raise sheep and lamb as part of their livestock operations.
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Annually, the state's sheep industry adds over $7 million in revenue to Kentucky’s agricultural receipts
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Kentucky ranks 25th nationally for sheep inventory, totaling 72,000 head in January 2025
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Market lambs and sheep increased 7.1% from last year with an increase of 29% since 2021.
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Leg of lamb is lean with about 150 calories per serving.
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Lamb has healthy omega-3 fatty acid!
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A 3-ounce serving of lamb provides 37% of the recommended daily value of vitamin B12.
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Leg, shoulder and loin are the top selling lamb cuts at retail.
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68% of 2018 respondents indicated a preference for American Lamb, up from 40% in 2011.
KY Lamb Month Proclamation
Commissioner Johnathan Shell will be joining the Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producers and Sullivan University Culinary School for a proclamation signing on February 9, 2026. Culinary students will be learning more about how to cook lamb using the American Lamb Board Curriculamb materials.
