The American Lamb Board brought the pasture to the plate story to life with the Shepherd to Chef Dinner in Washington, D.C. featuring Chef Nick Stefanelli of Bibiana and Shepherd Craig Rogers of Border Spring Farms. The goal is to connect consumers to lamb from across the land. Don't worry, you can participate by going to the Lamb Jam Tour in DC on May 22, 2011. The Shepherd to Chef program reflects the diversity of the domestic lamb production and follows the path from the land to the kitchen.
Photos by Emily Clack
- Did you know that there are approximately 70,000 sheep farms and ranches in the US with sheep being produced in all 50 states? Hard to believe. Growing up in the Midwest, I really hadn't eaten much lamb. It wasn't until I became an adult that I gave it a try. Hopefully the Lamb Jam will change the trends and bring lamb in to the homes of more Americans.
