Two Cove Youth Participate in Competition at PA Farm Show

Siblings Drew and Danielle Heltzel of Martinsburg had the opportunity to exhibit market turkey projects at the 2025 PA Farm Show last week.

This was the first time that market birds were featured in the show line-up. The market turkey project was part of an effort to still feature the poultry industry at the PA Farm Show this year, despite the challenges brought forth by the spread of avian influenza in other parts of the United States.

The project began 18 weeks prior to the Farm Show when 4-H and FFA youth across the state could sign up to participate in the turkey show. The turkeys were hat...