Do you have a farm dog? The Farm Dog of the Year contest celebrates farm dogs and their support of farmers and ranchers. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has joined with Nestlé Purina PetCare. Together, they will recognize a grand prize winner—Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year—and a People’s Choice Pup winner.
A panel of judges selected by AFBF will select the Farm Dog of the Year. As part of the overall competition, the public will be invited to vote online for their favorite dog in the People’s Choice Pup contest.
When Is This?
The contest is open between May 1, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. CST and July 12, 2024,
Who Can Enter?
Any person 18 years or older and a member of the Farm Bureau in his state may enter the contest.
How To Enter
To enter, one must complete a nomination form, which includes a written narrative describing how your dog offers companionship,
assists on the farm to make farm work a little lighter, and makes recreation time more fun. One must also acknowledge and agree to the terms of an affidavit of eligibility and release and submit a completed publicity release.
These are all explained in detail in the contest rules here.
Prizes
What would a contest be without prizes? The owner of the Farm Dog of the Year receives a $5,000 cash prize, a year’s supply of Purina Pro-Plan dog food, a $500 travel stipend and two complimentary adult registrations to attend the 2025 AFBF Convention, a trophy plate, and a Purina products basket. The owner of the People’s Choice Pup receives a $2,500 cash prize, a $500 travel stipend, two complimentary adult registrations to attend the 2025 AFBF Convention, a trophy plate, and a Purina products basket. The AFBF Convention is in San Antonio, Texas, from January 25-29, 2025.
