Teen swine breeder turns hobby into pig profits

Cedar Crest High School | Lebanon, PA

At eight years old, Dakota Grumbine purchased his first Berkshire pig. Seven years later, Dakota now manages a fully-fledged swine breeding and pork business–all while navigating everyday life as a teenager.

Produced by Alexis Lesher at Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educator Christopher Schwalm. Station support provided by WITF.

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