Atlanta, GA - On Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, join Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Farm Dog of the Year, Skippy, and owners Donald and Laura Adams, and AFBF People’s Choice Pup, Casper, and owner John Wierwille for a press conference highlighting their stories and the importance of working dogs in Agriculture. Skippy and Casper’s owners will share their stories of bravery and recovery, as well as discuss the importance of farm dogs in Georgia’s agricultural community.
Who:
- Georgia Agriculture Commissioner, Tyler Harper
- Georgia’s Second Lady, Jan Jones
- AFBF Farm Dog of the Year, Skippy, and owners Donald and Laura Adams
- AFBF People’s Choice Pup, Casper, and owner John Wierwille
What:
Commendations will be presented to the recipients of the AFBF Farm Dog of the Year and People's Choice Pup awards, highlighting their distinction and emphasizing the vital contribution of working dogs to sustaining the agricultural industry.
Where:
Georgia Department of Agriculture
19 MLK Jr. Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
The press conference will take place in the second-floor atrium.
When:
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
11:00 AM
RSVP:
Interested Media must RSVP to Liz Rivera-Brown at Lizaura.rivera-brown@agr.georgia.gov or 404-772-2056
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