The Eternal Earthworm

The Eternal Earthworm

In this excerpt from his book, “The Farm as Ecosystem,” Jerry Brunetti discusses the impact and role of earthworms on the soil and ecosystem.

How Vermicast Benefits Soil and Plants

How Vermicast Benefits Soil and Plants

By Rhonda Sherman This excerpt is adapted from Rhonda Sherman’s The Worm Farmer’s Handbook: Mid- to Large-Scale Vermicomposting for Farms, Businesses, Municipalities, School, and Institutions (Chelsea Green, 2018) and is printed with permission from the...
4 Step-By-Step Vermiculture Systems

4 Step-By-Step Vermiculture Systems

Let’s take a look at the major types of vermi-systems that worm farmers are using to grow earthworms and produce vermicast. I’ll start with the simplest — a windrow — and then cover pits, bins and continuous flow-through bins. For more details on how to harvest vermicast from various systems, refer to The Worm Farmer’s Handbook.