Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the Farm Dog of the Year contest, which comes with cash prizes and bragging rights. The contest celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers.
The American Farm Bureau Federation, with support from Nestlé Purina PetCare, will recognize a grand prize winner—2026 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year—as well as a People’s Choice Pup winner.
A panel of judges selected by AFBF will select the Farm Dog of the Year. Members of the public will be invited to vote online for their favorite dog in the People’s Choice Pup contest as part of the overall competition.
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 free adult registrations to attend the 2026 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 year’s supply of Purina Pro-Plan dog food, a $500 travel stipend and two free adult registrations to attend the 2026 AFBF Convention, a trophy plate and a Purina products basket.