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 23rd nationally for sheep inventory, totaling 70,000 head in January 2024
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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 joined the Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producers for a proclamation signing on February 3, 2025. We partnered with Dry Branch Farm and The Still in Danville, KY to host a wonderful event! Check out pictured below.
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The Still will be using Dry Branch Lamb to offer these specials during the month of February.
From Feb 4-8 get this fabulous lamb burger for lunch from 11am-3pm.
For the month of February, try this delicious dry roasted Dry Branch rack Tuesday though Saturday from 5pm-9pm.
Pictured left to right:
Harry Frederick, KSWPA President
Zach Gibbs, Owner of Dry Branch Farm
Kelley Yes, KSGDO Executive Director
Cheryl Kersey, KSWPA Secretary
Zach Baeker, Blue Rook Distillery CEO/Founder
Jonathan Shell, Commissioner of Agriculture
Pictured left to right:
Zach Gibbs, Dry Branch Farm
Jamie Prouten, Executive Chef, The Still
Read the press release here.