Farm dogs play a special role on the farm. They can serve in a variety of roles such as herding livestock or guarding livestock and property.
Farm dogs also provide companionship and joy to their families. Many dogs make every step their farmers do as they complete their daily chores.
That’s why Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) is on a mission to recognize a furry farm hero through its 2025 Georgia Farm Dog Contest. GFB is accepting entries for the contest until 10:59 p.m. on May 1 or until 200 entries are received, whichever comes first.
The contest is open to GFB members ages 18 and over. For complete contest rules and the criteria entered dogs will be judged by, visit https://gfb.ag/25farmdogcontest. Judging for the contest will take place in May.
The winning dog and its human will be recognized in October at the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo. The grand prize winner will receive a $500 gift card. Georgia farm dogs have some pretty amazing stories to tell and GFB is looking forward to telling them.
GFB is known for its love of dogs as Lucky, an Australian Shepherd, has served as the organization’s mascot since 2021.
The 2024 winner of GFB’s first Georgia Farm Dog Contest was Belue, a Shetland Sheepdog from Americus, Ga. Belue works sheep and cattle for his owner, Brinson Brock, and attends the middle school agricultural classes that Brock teaches to encourage students’ interest in veterinary science.
Georgia Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization dedicated to supporting the future of Georgia’s family farms and our access to locally grown food and fiber. Membership is open to everyone.
ABOUT GEORGIA FARM BUREAU
The Georgia Farm Bureau Federation is the state’s largest general farm organization with 158-chapter offices that cover all of Georgia’s 159 counties. As a membership-driven, nongovernmental organization, GFB serves as the voice of Georgia farmers and rural Georgia by advocating for them on legislative issues and promoting Georgia commodities.
GFB membership is open to the public and offers a wide variety of benefits, including insurance and discounts for health services, travel and family entertainment. Enrollment in any of the member benefits is optional and not a requirement for membership. For more information about agriculture please visit www.gfb.org, like Georgia Farm Bureau on Facebook or follow GFB on Twitter.
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