Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Contest This is the fourth year that the American Farm Bureau and Purina teamed up to sponsor the Farm Bureau Farm dog of the Year contest. Needless to say it has been very popular. The contest "celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers in producing nutritious food for families and their pets across America." "Farm dogs often play a dual role as both working dogs and companions to farm families, which is especially important because farming and ranching can be stressful, even on the best days" said AFBF President Zippy Duvall.