WASHINGTON — The US Department of Agriculture appointed five members to serve on the American Lamb Board from January 2024 to 2027.
The new members include:
- Steve Breeding, Seaford, Del. – Producer (100 or less head)
- David McEwen, Galata, Mont. – Producer (Greater than 500 head)
- Catherine Harper, Eaton, Colo. – Feeder (Less than 5,000 head)
- Carlos R. Barba, Naperville, Ill. – First Handler
- Michael N. Duff, Blackfoot, Idaho – Seedstock Producer
The American Lamb Board is composed of 13 total members — six producers, three feeders, three first handlers and one seedstock producer.
Two producers appointed to the board must own 100 or less head of lambs annually; one producer must own 101 to 500 head of lambs annually; and three producers must own more than 500 head of lambs annually. Additionally, at least one feeder must feed less than 5,000 head of lambs annually and at least one must feed more than 5,000 head of lambs annually.
The board works to develop and expand markets for sheep and sheep products as the lamb research and promotion program through the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service.
