Milton Hershey School Students Excel at the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show

Milton Hershey School students proudly represented the school at the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show, showcasing their skills, dedication, and passion for agriculture at one of the nation’s largest indoor agricultural events. Competing alongside students from across the state, MHS participants demonstrated the values of responsibility, perseverance, and excellence fostered through the school’s agricultural education, Future Farmers of America, and 4-H programs.

Throughout the week-long event, students participated in competitive classes and showmanship events while representing MHS Agriculture and Environmental Education (AEE) on a statewide stage. The Farm Show also provided students with opportunities to engage with Pennsylvania’s broader agricultural community, gain insight into industry practices, and apply months of learning in a real-world, high-profile setting.

“The level of commitment our students showed throughout this project was incredible,” said Kate Hess, MHS Animal Center Coordinator. “They practiced weekly with their animals and took responsibility for every step of preparation—from washing to clipping—while consistently attending monthly 4H meetings to remain eligible. Their performance reflected not only their skills, but also their professionalism, responsibility, and outstanding work ethic.”

Participation in the Pennsylvania Farm Show offered students meaningful hands-on experiences that reinforced classroom learning and career readiness, while highlighting the lasting impact of MHS’s agricultural programming beyond campus.

2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Award Highlights

Congratulations to all of our MHS students who participated in the 2026 PA Farm Show. See the award recipients from this year’s Farm Show below.

Dairy Goats

• Yarelis Martinez, MHS Senior:
  • Junior Show—7th in Lamancha Doe in Milk 3 & Under 4
  • Open Show—6th Lamancha Doe in Milk 3 & Under 4
• Christina Cole, MHS Senior:
  • Junior Show—2nd Lamancha Doe in Milk 4 & Under 5, 6th Recorded Grade Kids Born Jan.-Dec. 2024, 6th Dairy Goat Senior Showmanship
  • Open Show—2nd Lamancha Doe in Milk 4 & Under 5 and 11th Recorded Grade Kids Born Jan.-Dec. 2024
• Della Keefer, MHS Junior:
  • Junior Show—2nd Lamancha Doe in Milk 3 & Under 4
  • Open Show—3rd Lamancha Doe in Milk 3 & Under 4
• Chloe Kreiser, MHS Junior:
  • Junior Show—3rd Lamancha Doe in Milk 3 & Under 4 and 2nd Nubian Kids Born April and Later
  • Open Show—4th Lamancha Doe in Milk 3 & Under 4 and 1st Nubian Kids Born April and Later
• Aireana Walker, MHS Junior:
  • Junior Show—4th Lamancha Doe in Milk 3 & Under 4
  • Open Show—9th Lamancha Doe in Milk 3 & Under 4
• Adrian Maxwell, MHS Sophomore:
  • Junior Show—8th Lamancha Doe in Milk 3 & Under 4
  • Open Show—8th Lamancha Doe in Milk 3 & Under 4
• Hermiley Chalfant, MHS Sophomore:
  • Junior Show—5th Nubian class Kids Born Jan-Dec 2024
  • Open Show—7th Lamancha Doe in Milk 3 & Under 4, 8th Recorded Grade Kids Born Jan-Dec 2024

Sheep

• Leia Titus, MHS senior: 1st Southdown Yearling Ewe, 1st Southdown Late Spring Ewe Lamb, Southdown Champion Ewe, 2026 Premiere Southdown Exhibitor in Open Show; 2nd Southdown Yearling Ewe, 1st Southdown Late Spring Ewe Lamb, and Southdown Reserve Champion Ewe in Junior Show; 3rd in Sheep Showmanship
• Tim Geynovich, MHS senior: 2nd Southdown Late Spring Ewe Lamb and 3rd Southdown Yearling Ewe in Open Show; 3rd Southdown Late Spring Ewe Lamb and 2nd Southdown Late Spring Ewe Lamb in Junior Show; 4th in Sheep Showmanship