American lamb can often be purchased at your local butcher shop. American lamb is also available at some national grocery stores and online retailers.

You can find out where to buy American lamb here.

Buying American lamb from a local butcher shop supports local farmers, strengthens regional food systems, and often delivers a fresher, higher-quality product.

1. FRESHNESS: : Lamb raised in the U.S. is typically processed and sold more quickly, so it’s often fresher by the time it reaches your grocery store.
2. FLAVOR:: This is one of the biggest distinctions: American lamb tends to have a milder, less “gamey” flavor. That’s partly because U.S. lamb is often grain-finished.
3. ANIMAL STANDARDS: The U.S. has strict regulations around meat production, overseen by the United States Department of Agriculture.
4. AGRICULTURE: Buying American lamb supports domestic ranchers and rural economies.
5. ENVIRONMENT: Consider that other sources of lamb can be shipped from over 7000 miles away.

Buy American lamb if you want fresher meat, milder flavor, and to support U.S. producers.