Vermicomposting for Beginners: Letting Worms Work for You
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April 6, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 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.