America's mutton consumption has increased over the past decade, and the sheep that provide that meat also provide wool and graze the rangelands of the West. However, since the U.S. joined the North American Free Trade Agreement in the 90s, domestic lamb and mutton production has declined 60% while imports have increased over 500% in the same time period. Idaho sheep ranchers Frank Shirts and Henry Etcheverry spoke with members of the media about the issue earlier this week in the Boise Foothills, calling attention to the importance of the industry and the economic threats they currently face.