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Man’s Best Farmhand Could Win Big This Year

Man’s Best Farmhand Could Win Big This Year
Jul 23, 2025
By Farms.com

The Farm Dog of the Year contest is back—enter your loyal companion for a shot at cash, dog food, and national bragging rights.

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Nestlé Purina PetCare, is seeking nominations for its annual Farm Dog of the Year Contest. This contest celebrates the essential role that farm dogs play on agricultural operations while also highlighting their bond with farm families. 

Terri Moore, Vice President of Communications for AFBF, explains that the contest not only honors the hardworking dogs but also provides the public with a glimpse into the agricultural world through a shared love of pets. “It’s a unique opportunity for the public to see how farm dogs help on the farm and how they’re loved by the families they serve,” Moore says. 

To qualify, a farm dog must actively contribute to farm operations and also be a family pet. According to Moore, this year’s ideal nominee should be “a true member of the family, as well as a valuable asset on the farm.” The contest deadline has been extended, with entries now accepted until Friday, the 25th, at midnight. 

Prizes for the Farm Dog of the Year include $5,000 for the winning farm family and a year’s supply of Purina dog food. The People’s Choice Pup Winner receives $2,500, along with dog food and a stipend to attend the American Farm Bureau’s convention in January. 

For more information or to submit a nomination, visit fb.org/farmdog. The deadline is fast approaching, so nominate your farm dog today! 

Photo:  2024 winner Skippy, owned by Donald and Laura Adams

Photo credit: AFBF Photo, Big Foot Media 


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