The Farmer’s Dog Is One of “Oprah’s Favorite Things” for 2026

In this article:

• Is The Farmer’s Dog one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2026?
• Has The Farmer’s Dog sponsored The Oprah Podcast?
• Why should I buy The Farmer’s Dog food for my dog?

The Farmer’s Dog announced in November that we are included in the 2026 “Oprah’s Favorite Things” list, with Oprah sharing that she personally fed her beloved dog Sadie our fresh food. We’re thrilled to be included, especially as the list celebrates its 30th anniversary. Here are the details.

Is The Farmer’s Dog one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2026?

Yes! The Farmer’s Dog has been selected as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2026.

Starting today, you can watch a very special holiday episode of The Oprah Podcast, which features Oprah surprising an unsuspecting audience full of caregivers with her Favorite Things. The episode also includes a live performance by Grammy-winning artist Jacob Collier. 

Audience members received a $300 gift card for The Farmer’s Dog.

The “Oprah’s Favorite Things” podcast episode is available on Prime Video, Fire TV Channels, Oprah’s YouTube Channel, Amazon Music, Spotify,  Apple Podcasts, and other platforms. Customers can also watch and shop the episode on Amazon Live or the Amazon Live FAST channel, as well as through Prime Video’s “Shop the Show.”

The full list, including The Farmer’s Dog, will be featured in Oprah Daily’s special print 2026 Holiday Edition, on newsstands nationwide on November 17 and online at OprahDaily.com now. You can shop the full list on amazon.com.

Has The Farmer’s Dog sponsored The Oprah Podcast?

Yes, The Farmer’s Dog has sponsored the miniseries “Life Is Better With Dogs” from The Oprah Podcast. The series is a great watch and listen for anyone who’s fascinated with dogs and their bond with people.

One episode featured frequent Digest source Alexandra Horowitz, PhD, head of the Barnard Dog Cognition Lab, talking about how dogs see the world.

Another focused on Navy veteran Chad Brown talking about how his service dog, Axe, helped him found the organization Love Is King, which connects veterans and inner-city youth with nature.

Why should I buy The Farmer’s Dog food for my dog?

Here’s why we’re so excited to be one of Oprah’s Favorite Things, and for more people to find out about what real food can do for their best friends.

We provide evidence-based nutrition.

The Farmer’s Dog started when one dog person saw the incredible difference fresh food made for his own dog. Ten years later, we’ve served more than a billion meals with one goal in mind: to help dogs live healthier, happier lives. Our food is always formulated by on-staff, board-certified nutritionists, and every step of our sourcing, cooking, packaging, and storing processes meets the same standards required for human food.

We offer real food, without the ultra-processing.

We believe that nothing should get in the way of feeding dogs real food. The high heat and long dry times used to produce many dry dog foods have been shown to damage their natural nutrients. All of our products are made with human-grade ingredients, and without the ultra-processing of traditional kibble.

We portion food for your dog’s individual needs.

Keeping your dog in their ideal body condition is one of the most important things you can do for their health—research shows that dogs at a healthy weight can live up to 2.5 years longer than those who are overweight.

That’s why our food comes pre-portioned for each dog, taking into account their age, weight, body condition, breed, activity level, spay/neuter status, and other factors. This more precise portioning system (no weighing, or guesstimating scoops vs. weight ranges) makes it easier to manage a dog’s weight. And it’s simple to adjust their portions as they grow, as their needs change, or as directed by your veterinarian.

We put safety first.

We have a team of credentialed food safety experts, including a full-time dedicated microbiologist, focused on screening, monitoring, and verifying safety and quality. They oversee every ingredient, manufacturer, and final product.

Every one of our ingredients is inspected and tested by a third-party laboratory. And we go above and beyond traditional pet food manufacturing standards and regulations by partnering with FDA-registered facilities in the US that produce human food. In addition, we require all locations to maintain a third-party Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification.

We’re moving the science of pet health forward.

The Farmer’s Dog is constantly working to advance the science of pet health. To give just a few examples: We’ve invested an additional $10 million in veterinary research, conducted a long-term feeding study with the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, sponsored veterinary nutrition residencies at the University of Tennessee and the University of Georgia, and published peer-reviewed research showing that our food helps hydrate dogs and can support healthier aging.

We’re here for you and your dog, 24/7.

Our team is available around the clock, every day of the year, to field your messages and phone calls. Just get in touch, and we’ll get you answers—and help your dog start eating healthy, fresh, complete and balanced food. 

Want to get your dog started on real, human-grade food? Get started here.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch the “Oprah’s Favorite Things” episode of The Oprah Podcast?

The “Oprah’s Favorite Things” podcast episode is available on Prime Video, Fire TV Channels, Oprah’s YouTube Channel, Amazon Music, Spotify,  Apple Podcasts, and other platforms. Customers can also watch and shop the episode on Amazon Live or the Amazon Live FAST channel, as well as through Prime Video’s “Shop the Show.”

Where can I see the full list of “Oprah’s Favorite Things” for 2026?

The full list of “Oprah’s Favorite Things” for 2026, including The Farmer’s Dog, will be featured in Oprah Daily’s special print 2026 Holiday Edition, on newsstands nationwide on November 17 and online at OprahDaily.com now. You can shop the full list on amazon.com.

What is “Life Is Better With Dogs”?

“Life Is Better With Dogs” is a miniseries that’s part of The Oprah Podcast. The series is a great watch and listen for anyone who’s fascinated with dogs and their bond with people. The episodes have featured guests like Alexandra Horowitz, PhD, head of the Barnard Dog Cognition Lab, and Chad Brown, founder of Love Is King.

Who formulates The Farmer’s Dog food?

The Farmer’s Dog food is always formulated by our on-staff, Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionists® to be 100% complete and balanced.

Is The Farmer’s Dog food human-grade?

Yes. The Farmer’s Dog food meets AAFCO’s strict definition of “human-grade.” That means it’s made to the same rigorous safety and quality standards, and according to the same regulations, that apply to human food.