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April 6, 2019 @ 10:00 am1:00 pm EDT

$60

Join our compost production specialist, Rick Carr, for an introduction to vermicomposting, a.k.a. worm composting. Vermicomposting uses specific types of earthworms to breakdown, digest, and transform organic material into a valuable plant amendment.

You will learn the basics of vermicomposting, including:

  • Earthworm biology
  • How to build a bin
  • The do’s and don’ts of feeding
  • How to identify and troubleshoot problems
  • How to use finished worm compost as a soil amendment

Organic Farmers Association members receive 25% off all workshops. If you are a veteran, you may be eligible to attend educational events for free. Please email veterans@rodaleinstitute.org for details.

Online registration closes at 2 PM EST the day prior to the scheduled date.

Details

Date:
April 6, 2019
Time:
10:00 am – 1:00 pm EDT
Cost:
$60
Event Category:

Venue

Rodale Institute
611 Siegfriedale Road
Kutztown, PA 19530 United States
Phone
610-683-1400

Organizer

Rodale Institute