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Article: COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FEATURES HIGHLIGHTS SPRING AS PERFECT TIME FOR COLORADO LAMB
- Article from:
- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- March 1, 2007
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The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
Each month the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different commodity to highlight the variety and quality of products grown in the state. This month, Colorado lamb is featured in our Lamb L'angliase with Soubise Sauce recipe.
Available Now...Lamb
Colorado is well-known around the world for its high quality lamb. Colorado's 390,000 sheep and lambs are valued at $53 million. The state ranks fourth in the nation for sheep and lamb production.
Lamb is an excellent source of protein, Vitamin B-12, niacin, zinc and a good source of iron.
Look for Colorado lamb at your local grocery store or at restaurants ...