Cataba Worm Farming SAE
Natural Resources
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1m 54s
Peyton Criswell, an 11th grader from Menatchee, Mississippi, shares insights about his family's worm farming business, focusing on the Cataba worm used for fish bait. This generational business began with his great-great-grandfather. Peyton details his daily responsibilities, including checking on the trees and worms, while highlighting the importance of safety measures like sunscreen and gloves. He encourages others to explore affordable opportunities in agriculture.
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