Nominate Your Pup Today for Farm Dog of the Year
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Farm Dog of the YearTerri Moore
Vice President, Communications
Chad Smith
Associate News Service Editor, NAFB
photo credit: AFBF Photo, Consume Media
Terri Moore
Vice President, Communications
Chad Smith
Associate News Service Editor, NAFB
Calling all outstanding farm dogs! The American Farm Bureau Federation is still seeking nominees for the Farm Dog of the Year Contest. Chad Smith has the details.
Smith: The American Farm Bureau Federation, in cooperation with Nestlé Purina PetCare, is looking for the country’s best four-legged farmhand. Terri Moore, vice president of communications for AFBF, says the Farm Dog of the Year contest is a unique opportunity to showcase agriculture.
Moore: I think part of what's special about it is that it provides a window into the world of agriculture for the public through a shared love of pets. They love their pets, and they see these videos and are so touched by how the pets are not only loved by their farm families, but really helpful on the farm.
Smith: Moore says ideal candidates for Farm Dog of the Year are both a vital part of their family’s farm, and a true member of the family.
Moore: So, we really look for farm dogs that have an actual role in the operation of the farm, are helpful in the farming operation, but also are a family pet. And by the way, we extended the deadline for the contest this year, so it's this Friday, the 25th, any time before midnight.
Smith: Farm Bureau and Nestlé Purina PetCare have some great prizes on offer.
Moore: They provide $5,000 to our farm family, the farm dog family of the year, and then the People's Choice Pup Winner gets $2,500, plus they both get a year's supply of Purina dog food and a stipend to come attend American Farm Bureau's convention in January.
Smith: For more information or to sign up your pet, visit fb.org/farmdog. Chad Smith, Washington.
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