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THE LEADER I N EARTHWORM INFORMAT ION AND TECHNOLOGY

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Why Worms?

The uses of

earthworms are many.Earthworms are used forfish bait, composting, aprotein source for animalfeed, and in producingp h a r m a c e u t i c a l s(particularly in China).Earthworms in soil pro-

vide abundant benefits in increasing water infiltration, soilstructure, and nutrient cycling. While taken for granted overthe years by many, it has been only recently that scientists,soil ecologists, horticulturists, educators, and waste manag-ers have led the way in expanding our understanding of these

remarkable creatures.

Within the past couple decades earthworms, par-ticularly the species Eisenia fetida (redworm, red wiggler),have been found capable of transforming huge quantities ofgarbage into something akin to gold. Earthworm excreta,known as earthworm castings, are now known to containplant growth regulators and other substances that make themnatures most remarkable form of bio-fertilizer and bio-pestcontrol agent.

Worms in the News

You may have seen reports about earthworms ontelevision (in an episode ofER, for example), in nationalmagazines (US News & World Report, Newsweek), on theradio or in dozens of metropolitan and local newspapers.These brief stories have done much to stir up interest in ver-miculture and vermicomposting. Internet browsers may findinformation about earthworms on some websites, but not allinformation on the Internet is either reliable or up-to-date.Since much of the latest scientific information is just nowbeing published in scholarly journals, traditional sources ofinformation such as libraries and bookstores are not the mostfruitful places to find news and in-depth data about the earth-worm industry.

At VermiCo, weve tried to fill the information voidin several ways. First, we offer over 30 books about earth-worms and the earthworm business. Second we have a vari-ety ofvideos that take you to places it might cost hundredsor even thousands of dollars to see yourself. Each videoserves a unique purpose in telling an important part aboutsome aspect of vermiculture or vermicomposting. Third, we publish a bi-monthly subscription newsletter that keepsreaders informed about the growing earthworm industry.And fourth, we offer conferences, seminars and work-shops where you can receive abundant information, meet

industry leaders, tour exciting facilities, and network withlike-minded and energetic people who want to have animpact on their environment and on their world.

Different Desires

Over the years we have come to learn that thereare a wide variety of interest groups within our worldwidecustomer base. While we havent been introduced to eachone, we know our clients and customers include state regu-latory agencies, waste management boards, non-profit cor- porations, schools, teachers, students, US and foreigncomposting facilities, earthworm growers, worm binmanufacturers, agricultural extension offices, state andlocal recycling agencies, environmental consultants, uni-versities, libraries, farmers, inventors, and en-

trepreneurs. In fact, this is just a fractionof the many different types of back-grounds and interests that our custom-ers and clients represent. Whether ithas been a commercial airline pilot orengineer considering a new venture, ora family helping one of the kids for aschool science project, weve tried tooffer something that will increase your understanding ofand involvement with earthworms.

Decide For Yourself

Getting involved in the challenging and stimulat-ing world of earthworm discovery can be as easy as order-ing a book, a video and a pound or two of earthworms.You can get started right away. Build a simple worm binfor your kitchen scraps or buy a specially-designed unitwell ship directly to you. When you subscribe to CastingCall newsletter, youll get the latest news of the earth-worm industry brought to you every 60 days. Be sure tocheck out our discounted package deals for extra savings.

Whether your interest is in home vermicompost-ing, starting a classroom or school-wide project, installingan institutional or commercial system, or becoming an as-sociate grower and joining our distribution network, there

is something here for everyone who has an interest inearthworms.

There are, perhaps, few people who realize thatCharles Darwin, the famous biologist, conducted a lifelongstudy of earthworms. At the end of his life he pennedthese words: It may be doubted whether there are manyother animals which have played so important a part inthe history of the world as have these lowly organized

creatures. We hope that at least a part of his fascinationwith earthworms might one day become your own.


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VermiCo Video Productions (our #800 series) has developed a se-ries of exciting, affordable videos featuring major vermiculture/vermicomposting operations.[PAL format required in some VCRs outside US] All videos/dvds add $5 shipping

American Resource Recovery: Large Scale Vermicomposting VideoSee how 50 pounds of earthworms steadily multiplied over four years to become over 70 acres ofearthworms that now convert cardboard paper sludge to worm castings! This is undoubtedly the larg-est vermicomposting facility in North America. Mario Travalini takes youthrough his operation, showing how feedstocks are spread outdoors, earthwormsare harvested and castings are screened in this model facility.

Learn how over 300 tons of paper waste arrive daily at this operation

See how hundreds of pounds of earthworms are harvested daily for resale

Observe the shaker deck screening operation that processes tons of castings

See the tour site of VermiCo's March 1999 "New Horizons in Vermicomposting" Workshop (see

#210 package videos from this workshop below) #801$25 PAL format #801-p $50 801 DVD..$25

The Continuous Flow Reactor Video featuring Dr. Scott Subler (Ohio State University & Pres. Pacific Garden Co.)Vermicomposting uses earthworms to transform organic residuals into a usable soil amendment:Worm castings. Changing weather conditions means outdoor row systems are limited to certain geo-graphic areas. Now, an indoor, mechanized system using earthworms to process waste shows why thistechnology is faster, produces fewer odors and yields a better product than traditional compostingmethodologies.

Learn from site manager Curt Hawley the day-to-day operation

Dr. Subler presents the benefits of castings and the market opportunities.

Shows how vermicomposting on-site at a local dairy can take a waste management "headache"and turn it into an income-producing benefit

A video for Dairy operators, Solid Waste Managers, Recycling Coordinators, Educators, Ag Ex-tension personnel, Farmers, Horticulturists, Entrepreneurs, and others interested in how earth-worms turn waste into a valuable commodity. #802$25 PAL format #802-p $50 # 802 DVD.. $25

Wine Country Worms: Sonoma Worm FarmIn 1992 Jack Chambers, a commercial airline pilot, established a five-acre worm farm and began marketing earthworms and

castings produced from dairy manure and, occasionally, alfalfa. What is it like to operate a wormfarm and to manage the day-to-day activities? What factors do such things as climate, geographic lo-cation and proximity to markets have to do with the success or failure of suchan enterprise? We asked Jack to take us on a tour of his facility and to sharehis experiences as he continues to shape his operation, now positioned to no-ticeably influence wine grape production in California.

This video is ideal for someone contemplating whether to enter the vermicul-ture business on a relatively modest scale. #803$25 PAL format #803-p $50#803 DVD ..$25

Food Waste Vermicomposting: The Vermi-Organic Digester, with Al Eggen, Pres., OVS, Ltd,

Toronto, Canada

Eggens automated vermicomposting system transforms food and paperwaste by earthworms in a climate-controlled environment. His units havebeen installed in military bases, in schools, a medical university and in

municipal buildings.

Discover how particle size affects vermicomposting

After cafeteria waste and office paper are processed byearthworms, students will use castings for on-site gardenuse, conduct plant growth experiments, and sell as a fundraiser. #804$25 PAL format #804-p $50

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Worm Bin Creatures: Alive Through a Microscope Video #205$25

This new, captivating video focuses in on the tiny organisms often seen but rarely identified in aworm bin. Under the microscope, well-lit and colorful creatures such as springtails, mites,nematodes, millipedes, centipedes and more are shown as they are active in the worm bin. One canlearn which creatures found in a typical worm bin are beneficial and which are predators. Anexcellent tool for identification and education. Great video for groups or individuals!

Can-O-WormsVideo #202$12

Explains home vermicomposting using the unique Can-O-Worms. This videogets everyone who watches it wanting their own Can-O-Worms! 10 min.

This video is included with a Can-O-Worms + 2#s of worms in our PackageDeal #402 on page 18.

Wormania!Video #201$45

An instructional video for classroom use with a teachers manual. A marvelouslyentertaining and educational video designed for schools. Follow a guitar-playing and singingDad along with his 3 talented kids who meet up with "Worm Woman" Mary Appelhof. Itwill capture the interest of youth of all ages. Includes scientific footage of worm activity(such as earthworm cocoons hatching) 26 min.(see page 13 #303 for discounted package offer!)

The Red Wiggler Connection Video

This video shows you how to be successful in your vermicomposting and worm raisingventure. It is also a great companion to the book (page 10 #107) . The sole purpose ofthis 31 minute video is to help you understand the techniques and principles described inToby Weitzel and Shelley Grossmans book. Sit back, relax, enjoy and understandworm composting from a fresh, innovative perspective.

#204$20

New Horizons in Vermicomposting Workshop 4 Videos #210$99

Four videocassette tapes of the March 1999 Stockton workshop. The video of Session I (#206) contains presentations given byPeter Bogdanov and Al Eggen (60 min. tape). Session II (#207) contains presentations by Kelly Slocum and Zorba Frankel (60min. tape). The video of Session III (#208) contains four presentations delivered by Robert Warkentin (with Charmaine Harrisand Carolyn Foxe), Karin Grobe, Dan Cardoza, and Jeff Watson (120 min. tape). Session IV (#209) contains the presentationsgiven by Jim Jensen and Mario Travalini (60 min. tape). Cost for tapes I, II, and IV is $25 each plus $4 shipping in the U.S.Cost for tape III is $35 plus $4 shipping in the U.S. (Please send $10 per tape for shipping outside the U.S. NTSC format only.)Special Offer: Get all four tapes for $99 (#210) plus free shipping in U.S. (save $31). All four tapes may be shipped outside theU.S. for a total of $120 (save $30). (Not available in PAL format)

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Earthworms

What Kind of Earthworms Are Recommended?

At this time, there are over 4,400 species of earthworms that have been identified by tax-

onomists. While some scientists have divided these into three primary groups (epigeic,i.e. litter dwelling, anecic, burrowing, soil dwelling, and endogeic deep soil), a

two-fold division seems more convenient: Earthworkersare worms such as the com-mon nightcrawler(Lumbricus terrestris) an excellent earthworm for gardens because itcreates burrows, mixes soils and improves tilth. While these are desirable for your gar-den, they are difficult if not impossible to grow in bins. Composting earthworms, on theother hand, dwell exclusively in organic matter that they process and transform into an extremely valuable bio-fertilizer and biopest-control agent, castings. It is not recommended that you put these directly into your garden, because they will not createburrows.

At VermiCo, weve chosen to focus exclusively on one species,Eisenia fetida, (pronounced eye-SEN-ee-uh FE-ti-duh) a com-posting earthworm, for several reasons. First, it is a durable earthworm, well-suited for the rigors of harvesting and shipping.Second, it tolerates a wide range of temperaturesfrom nearly 90 degrees Fahrenheit to nearly freezing. (Other, more exoticspecies are less tolerant of temperature extremes). Third,Eisenia fetida earthworms (also called redworms orred wigglers)

are extremely prolific, largely due to consistent production of cocoons with remarkable hatching rates of young that reach sex-ual maturity in as few as seven weeks. Some have claimed these earthworms, when conditions are optimal, can double theirbiomass (weight of live earthworms) in 60-90 days. And finally, redworms are the most commonly used species throughoutthe vermicomposting industry. For obvious reasons, an earthworm that is the most widely used and traded will have the great-est demand and value.

A conservativeguestimate is thatE. fetida earthworms process at least their body weight per day in organic material. How-ever, this amount depends on the presence of key process variablestemperature, moisture, porosity, and quality of feedstocks.These earthworms are capable of consuming their full body weight and even 1-1/2 times their weight when conditions areright. Their food consists primarily of microorganisms within decomposing organic matter where carbon sources (such asdried leaves, shredded paper, cardboard) have been mixed with nitrogen sources (such as vegetative food waste, grass clip-pings, manure). Earthworms thrive best in a warm, very moist, aerobic, dark, little-disturbed environment of 100% decompos-ing organic matter. Toxic elements such as salt and high ammonia concentrations can be lethal. Vermicomposting happensbest when there isplenty of moisture in an aerobic environment at temperatures between 65-80 degrees.

Our earthworms are sold by weight, not by count, since no one spends time counting thousands of earthworms. While it hasbeen estimated there are approximately 1,000 adultEisenia fetida earthworms per pound, we simply state that we will ship liveearthworms by the poundnot worm count or size. Larger sized worms tend to get harvested and shipped.

To innoculate a new system where bedding is present, we suggest a minimum of one pound of earthworms per square foot ofarea. Where more information is desired, we recommend book #103 Worms Eat My Garbage for a thorough treatment ofsmall-scale, home and school vermicomposting and book #101 Commercial Vermiculture for details about growing earth-worms for profit in larger-scale systems.

The goal ofvermicomposting(composting with earthworms) is to convert our garbage into the earthwormsgold.castings.Worm castings can be added to potted plants, gardens, lawns, trees, bushes, and made into potting soil (use only 20% by vol-ume in mixes). Liquid extracts called castings teas can be made and sprayed on plants for foliar feeding and used as a bio-insecticide or used as a soil drench. Unfortunately our space here does not permit a full description of the many exciting dis-coveries now being made in earthworm science and soil ecology, particularly in the area of horticulture and agriculture whereplant growth trials and bio-pest control tests have proven nearly miraculous benefits of using earthworm castings.

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In Their Own Words: Interviews With Vermiculture Expertsedited by Peter Bogdanov

Do you wonder why there is so much talk about earthworms? Did you know earthworms have value far beyondfish bait? Earthworm castings can have a radical effect on what we grow and the foods we eat.Do you wonder how long we can continue to be a throw-away society? Earthworms are effective intransforming our garbage into their gold, (castings). Here at last a dozen experts tell you,In Their OwnWords, why earthworms are our best choice for both managing waste and growing more healthy plants. From

scientists to worm farmers, youll meet a diverse but informed group of worm workers who believe they are ready to usher ina new age of exciting opportunities for thousands of people.

Explore the new frontier of vermicomposting that offers a dualincome from accepting raw materials (organic residues) andproduction of a high-grade soil amendment (earthwormcastings).

Whether you are interested in gardening, recycling, soilecology, or considering a new business in an environmentallyfriendly but relatively unknown industry, this book will giveyou dozens of new ideas for discovering the enormouspotential of the amazing earthworm

#100 CD$15 #100 pdf ..$10

Books

Commercial Vermiculture: How to Build A Thriving Business in Redwormsby Peter Bogdanov

"With its focus on how to make money raising earthworms, this new book is a welcome source of up-to-dateinformation on the business of vermiculture. Bogdanov puts vermiculture into a historical context, gives basicinformation about composting worms, tells how to get started, and describes how to set up commercial beds.

He covers pests and predators, harvesting, and packaging and shipping. This book is a must for anyone want-ing to go into the worm business." Mary Appelhof, Worms Eat My Garbage, 2 nd ed., 1997

Learn which type of earthworm is best for commercial breeding and why.

Find out how to avoid hurting, damaging, or destroying your investment in earthworms.

Proven methods of creating and monitoring optimum conditions.

Causes of success and failure in the vermiculture business.

Great ways to get free feedstock and bedding for earthworms.

Discover the best ways to harvest your crop.

Things to avoid when raising worms.

Eliminate worry of pests and predators. Learn what you can do to prepare for raising earthworms before your shipment arrives.

More than worms: Other ways to profit from your business.

...And much, more!

This book was written after researching major landfill diversion sites, touring many different size commercial operations,attendance at composting and vermicomposting conferences and seminars, and research in past and current scientific litera-ture. There is no comparable book available in print. It was written with the new grower in mind, but has valuable informa-tion for established commercial operations.

#101.$25 #101 pdf.$15 #101 CD.$20

This 184-page book features interviews with 12 of theindustrys leading experts.

Mary Appelhof

Jack Chambers

Barry Meijer

Jim Jensen

Al Eggen

Larry Martin

Al Cardoza

Ed Berry Mario Travalini

Dr. Clive Edwards

Dr. Scott Subler

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Worms Eat Our Garbageby Mary Appelhof, Mary Frances Fenton, & Barbara Loss Harris

Classroom Activities For a Better Environment. A workbook for teachers centered around a classroomworm bin. This curriculum uses over 150 worm-related activities to develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in children grades 4-8. Integrates science, math, language arts, biology, solid waste issues,ecology and the environment in ways that draw children into the learning process.

#104$30 (see page 13 #303 for discounted package offer!)

Worms Eat My Garbageby Mary Appelhof

Newly revised and updated, this new edition gives even more information on how to set up and maintain aworm composting system than the popular first edition which sold over 100,000 copies. This book is useful forthe home vermicomposter. It tells how to construct a simple worm bin, and what kinds of foods you can feedyour worms. Harvesting worms and castings, making potting soil from the vermicompost, and growing healthy

plants from recycled food wastes are all covered here.#103.$15

Earthworms for Ecology and Profit, Vol. 1 Scientific Earthworm Farmingby Ronald E. Gaddie

This is the book that launched the revolution in the 1970s as hundreds of thousands read this authoritative de-

scription of raising worms. Today, this all-time, best-selling earthworm book (over 750,000 copies in print)can't be found in bookstores. Because of a special purchase we have made directly with the author, we can of-fer this classic. Complete with photos, tables, graphs, and diagrams, you'll treasure this book as a valuable addi-tion to your earthworm library.#102..$20

Darwin on Earthwormsby Charles Darwin

Highly recommended reading. This is a rare and classic book written by Darwin just before he died.

#105$10

Harnessing the Earthworm by Thomas Barrett

Dr. Barrett describes his book as "A practical inquiry into soil building, soil conditions, and plant nutritionthrough the action of earthworms, with instruction for the intensive propagation and use of domesticated earth-worms in biological soil building." It has facts, figures and illustrations showing how earthworms can be appliedto condition your soil for better plants, more beautiful gardens and richer crops.

#106$10

OSCR Construction Manualby Dan Holcombe & John Longfellow

This blueprint for a successful vermiculture compost system is modeled on the famous continuous flow,Oregon Soil Corp. Reactor. It includes construction drawings, operators guide, operation plan, parts list, andsite license. Build an OSCR from plywood and screws. Add insulation and soil cable heating system to keepthe bin at a constant 72 F. Dimensions of the bin are 36" wide x 48" long x 36" high. Make out of new orused materials. Plans include directions to make harvesting screen and audit box. Many diagrams, chartsand graphs. Add feedstock to the top of the system and harvest castings and worm tea from harvest chamberbelow. Use of these bins allows you to keep worms at their happiest in the coldest conditions. (VermiCouses these as incubation bins throughout the winter) Students at UC Berkeley constructed dozens of these.

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Earthworm Selling and Shipping Guideby Charlie Morgan

Tells how to sell at home or nationwide at aprofit, how to write a classified ad that bringsinquiries, and how to write a good sales let-ter. It explains postal regulations, packagesand packaging materials and where to get

them. An excellent reference that every worm grower shouldhave.#109$10

Manual of Therapeutic Medications &

Pesticides for Worm Growersby Charlie Morgan

This book covers everything from a chemi-cal worm toughener to safe use of pesti-cides and medications. Tells how to controlmites and other insects, harmful bacteria,

acidity, plus methods of controlling cocoon production andgrowing larger worms.

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The Worm Farmby Charlie Morgan

A diary that explains establishing a success-ful worm farm and business. Morgan tells theexperiences of a worm grower revealing the

headaches and triumphs that were part ofstarting and building a successful business.

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Earthworm Feeds and Feedingby Charlie Morgan

A research report based on many years workand experience solving worm breeding prob-lems. Tells how to prevent mites, acid beds,and protein poisoning. Answers questionsabout best feeds and the use of antibiotics.Describes methods for making synthetic manure plus manyother ideas and methods used by leading worm growers. It isfilled with vital information and is a valuable reference forevery worm grower.

#113$10

How To Raise, Store & Sell Nightcrawl-

ers by Charlie Morgan

This is about the tough, big northern night-crawler so popular with fishermen in manyareas, the worm that brings a premium price.Morgan tells how to raise the northern night-crawler inside and outside. He covers whatbeddings and feeds to use, how to harvest and store them,tips on selling, packaging and shipping. It is full of usefulinformation every worm grower can use.#115$10

Raising the African Nightcrawlerby Charlie Morgan

The only complete book yet written concern-ing this fascinating and highly profitable BIGworm, to which so many established growersare now turning for extra profits. A thor-oughly detailed book of primary importanceto anyone who plans to experiment with Africans.#114$10

Profitable Earthworm Farmingby Charlie Morgan

A comprehensive treatise by a research biolo-gist, who is also a practical earthwormbreeder. Here is a detailed scientific study ofearthworm biology, history, types classifica-tions and reproductive processes--PLUS

many practical suggestions for beddings, feeding, handling,

housing, heating, grading, counting, packaging and selling.Chapters also on Native and African Nightcrawlers, Meal-worms, Crickets, Grasshoppers and other live baits.

#112$10

Dear Charlie compiled by Patrick H.Shields

The world renowned "wormologist" responds

to your questions about worm farming in thisbook. A collection of correspondence be-tween the late Charlie Morgan and wormfarmers around the world. They ask a widevariety of questions and Charlie answers them in his inimita-ble style. His scientific knowledge and ability made him aleading expert and authority in worm farming. This led to anextensive consulting business. The letters are classified bysubject matter, including Red Worms, African Nightcrawl-ers, Northern Nightcrawlers, Pests, Pharmaceuticals, andmiscellaneous material. Charlie keys in on the more com-mon problems.

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Recycle with Earthworms: The RedWiggler Connectionby Shelley Grossman & Toby Weitzel

This book by two Master Composters with 25years combined experience provides a wealthof knowledge for environment-consciousorganic gardeners, hobbyists, and commercialworm farmers. Whether you are a novice or an expert you willappreciate the precise, clear, personal instruction. It includeslots of illustrations and an important trouble-shooting chaptertoo.

#107$10

With Tails We Winby Mary Crowe and Gladys Bowen

A cleverly written and fascinating story of twoprofessional women who operate a practicaland profitable earthworm "farm" on a city lot--aproject that grew out of a "miracle in a flower pot" and grewand grew and GREW! You'll enjoy this little book seasonedwith humor and backed by practical experience.

#117$10

Larger Red Worms

by George H. Holwagger

A lively report by an earthworm breeder whoseeminent success has been largely due to hisability to produce a larger redworm faster, and

at amazingly low cost. He passes on to others the story of hisrevolutionary feeding and fattening methods.

#120$10

The ABC s of the Earthworm Businessby Ruth Myers

The author draws on 10 years experience inbuilding one of California s biggest wormfarms to give information the "newcomer"

wants to know. Includes such things as selecting breedingstock, getting off to the right start, marketing, selling to baitdealers, mail orders and more.

#121$10

Raising Earthworms for Profitby Earl B. Shields

This comprehensive book supplies the basicfundamentals to the prospective grower. It ispacked with 128 pages of valuableinformation, including 62 photographs and 37drawings. You'll discover many ideas,

methods, advertising and sales helps for the beginning orestablished grower. It also has a complete section on theAfrican Nightcrawler.

#123$10

A-Worming We Did Goby Ruth Meyers

An inspiring account of how a woman withdisabilities starting "on a shoestring" built 1000worms into one of the best known worm farms.You will enjoy her friendly, humorous style asshe instructs how to build bins, mix feeds,tackle enemies of the earthworm and gives valuable tips onpackaging, advertising, and working with bait dealers. Photosof operation.

#119$10

Raising Fishworms with Rabbitsby Howard "Lucky" Mays

The author, breeder of champion rabbits, shareshis experiences in establishing a profitable

business of raising worms under rabbit hutches, an idealcombination.

#122$10

Let An Earthworm Be Your Garbage Man

This report by Home, Farm & GardenResearch, Inc. is far more comprehensive thanthe title indicates. It includes a treatise on therole of the worm in the soil by Henry Hopp ofthe U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, an eminent authority on worms.

#118$10

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The Nightcrawler Manual by Ray Edwards

This is the complete guide to harvesting and storing native (northern) nightcrawlers. It tells

about methods used by experts with photographs and illustrations. It describes equipmentneeded to get started and techniques used to store bait for six months. Ideal for the avidfisherman or bait dealer.#124$10

As The Worm Turns: New and Easy Methods for Raising Earthwormsby Roy and Diane Fewell

A simply written treatment of the subject, with index and list of worm resources at the end.

#126$10

Earthworm Buyers Guide & Directory 2004-2005

This edition marks 50 years of publication, a period during which it has grown in value to theearthworm industry. Its 70 pages list leading earthworm growers in the United States and Canadawith the names of owners, types of worms sold, and related items and information.

#127$10

Worm Caf: Mid-Scale Vermicomposting of Lunchroom Wastesby Binet Payne

This manual has been written especially for schools, small businesses and community groups. Inthis book, Payne has detailed how to incorporate your own mid-scale worm composting program

through project-based learning. The Worm Cafis richly illustrated and offers a wealth of usefulinformation. This is must reading for teachers interested in starting their own classroom or school-wide vermicomposting program! Learn how a middle school saved $6000 per year in avoided

disposal costs by vermicomposting office paper and cafeteria waste.#130$30

The Worm Bookby Loren Nancarrow & Janet Hogan Taylor

This book was written as a complete guide to Gardening and Composting with Worms. It tellsyou how to build a worm composting bin including diagrams for several different bins, frombasic to deluxe. It educates on how worm composting works, and why it is such a good idea. Itexplains the use of worms, castings, and vermicompost in the garden and even gives recipes onhow to cook with worms!

#131$12

The Farmer's Earthworm Handbook: Managing Your Underground Money-Makersby David Ernst

Everything you always wanted to know about managing earthworms--those underground money-makers--but didn't know who to ask, is found in the 112 pages of this valuable handbook.Dealing with all aspects of managing earthworms more profitably in your farming operation,hundreds of rigorous scientific research ideas from leading scientists around the world arebalanced with many practical in-the-field cropping ideas from farmers. These are farmers whofully believe in what earthworms can mean in the way of increased yields, reduced costs andhigher profits in their fields. You'll learn how earthworms allow more air and water to penetratethe soil, improve fertility, help plant roots grow deeper and increase crop productivity.

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Biology of Earthworms

by C.A. Edwards and J.R. Lofty (1972)

In this classic, first edition of Dr. Clive Edwards' textbook, the fundamentalaspects of the biology and habits of earthworms are presented. The authorsstate that "no previous book has attempted to review all aspects of thebiology, morphology, physiology, taxonomy, and ecology of earthworms,and we hope that the present volume may help to fill this need." Filled withpictures, charts, graphs, tables, and diagrams, this reasonably pricedscientific text has value for today's student of earthworms and their role in

soil fertility. #128$20

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The Earth Moved new in 2004by Amy Stewart

Here is a fascinating exploration of the underground world and one of its mostamazing superstars. The earthworm may be small, spineless, and blind, but itsrole in the ecosystem is huge. It tills the soil, destroys microscopic organismsand breaks down toxins, turning organic matter into rich compost, and creatingsoil fertility. In her witty and offbeat style, Amy Stewart shows just how muchdepends on the humble worm. Highly recommended! One of the best.

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Developing A Successful Business Around EarthwormsPresented by Peter Bogdanov at Vermillennium, September 2000.

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Since we began the two-day Seminar in September 1999, we've had many requests for thematerial in theBest Management Practices in VermicompostingManual. Several have askedif the course manual is for sale. Until now, we've only made the manual available at theSeminar, largely to encourage people to attend the live performance. However, we realizethat many people, for many reasons, simply cannot attend, but would appreciate having ac-cess to the material found in the manual.

Our first manual contained about 250 pages and our attendees spoke very highly of it. Thecurrent, updated edition contains over 420 pages divided into 13 tabbed sections. In the ac-tual seminar, power point presentations, slides and videos are used in the first 4 or five sec-tions only. Because of the great number of guest speakers used, we have never covered allthe material contained in the manual during the live presentations. There simply has not

been enough time to cover all the material over the two-day event.

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Chapters in the Best ManagementPractices in Vermicomposting Manual1. Introduction: Waste Management Issues2. Composting: The Process3. Compost: The Product4. Biology & Ecology of Earthworms5. Vermicomposting: Process & Product6. Marketing7. Financing8. Site Design9. Operations10. Business Plan11. Regulations

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Moisture Meter:

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Measures both compost and worm bed temperatures-up to 200 degrees. Madeby Reo-Temp--a quality instrument.

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meter tells you where you stand.

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A 5-second test measures concentration of soluble salts in the worm bed.

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Scientists have found that optimum conditions for earthworms include the following: Propertemperature, moisture content, soil pH, and bedding free of soluble salts. In order to monitor, correct

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CAN-O-WORMS BINTaking out the garbage has never been so fun! The Can-O-Worms worm farm is fun, easy to use

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WORM WIGWAM

The Worm Wigwam is designed to process large amounts of food and other organicwaste. The byproduct, finished cast-ings, is a readily usable or salable product reducing the need for chemical fertilizer. Just turn the harvest handle, remove thedoor and collect the earthworm castings from the bottom tray. There is good evidence that a large proportion of the essentialplant nutrients that are in a relatively soluble form are washed out in other systems. The Worm Wigwam helps retain thesenutrients.

The Worm Wigwam requires no compost turning and requires no separating of worms and partiallydecomposed waste from the finished castings. It is 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide and weighs 86 pounds.Users have reported up to hundreds of pounds of waste composted per year. The Worm Wigwam isheated and insulated for optimum year-round use. It features a raised floor design providing maximumaeration for faster worm feeding and shorter composting times. The system never needs to be emptiedor restarted, using 100% of the composting area. Dick Sloane, of the National Institute of Health hasthis to say about the Worm Wigwam . This is the best vermicomposting system that I have seen todate. Anyone interested in vermicomposting to accomplish organic waste diversion should definitelyconsider the Worm Wigwam . Two years later and ours are still diverting tons of organic waste

from the landfill.

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WORM BIN HEATING CABLESThermostatically set for optimum temperature control. Cables maintain a consistent, ideal temperature of 74 degrees. Theseare ideal for raising worms in cold climates. If you build an OSCR worm bin from the blueprints, youll need to use this systemfor accurate and efficient heating. Cable length is 24-foot loop. Uses 110 current. Works best for an approximate 12 sq. ftarea.#503.$29.00

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Worm Bins

Can-O-Worms $119

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VermiCo offers two models of earthworm harvester plans to meet the needs of today's Vermicomposting Operations. These

units have been specially designed to be easy to use and to offer years of reliable service. The versatile trommel screen can

be used either to separate earthworms from their bedding or to screen castings to produce a uniform product.VermiCo harvesters are capable of harvesting up to 50 pounds of earthworms per hour. That's about 400 lbs. of worms overan 8-hour harvesting day. You will reduce labor costs, increase earthworm sales and increase profits from marketing castingsby investing in a piece of machinery that will provide you with years of service. Our harvesters are designed from years ofworm farm experience and consist of rugged components.

BENEFITS

Portability: Move your VermiCo harvester from one location to the next, using a standard pick-up truck.

Maneuverability: Heavy duty, large pneumatic tires allow you to position your harvester anywhere along outdoorwindrows.

Flexibility: Choose either the electric or gas-powered models.

Durability: The heavy-duty welded construction in every harvester we build is your guarantee of years of profitableuse.

Two Models Available:We offer the flexibility of using either an electric-powered or gas-powered harvester, providing you with a safe, sensible,and economical alternative to harvesting worms by hand. Built to last, we use the same materials and construction meth-ods in both models for years of dependable and trouble-free service.

Detailed Harvester Plans

You can build your own harvester using these detailed plans. These blueprints provide detailed directions for building ourModel G-100 unit or our our Model E-100 which are also available fully assembled. This design features what we believe isthe most dependable and productive harvester of its size available. Our plans include:

You will find the 33 pages of plans very easy to follow with pictures of your progress included for the different steps.

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VermiCo's Commercial Earthworm Harvesters

Special features of the VermiCo Worm Harvester

16 gauge steel drum construction

Quiet, dependable operation

Mounted on four 12" pneumatic tires for easy movement.

All joints are welded to help hold the frame rigid for a cleaner harvest.

Each VermiCo Worm Harvester is tested to assure excellent performance.

Tools list Laying out the hydraulic tank

Materials List Final Assembly

Sheet Metal parts Operation

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Earthworm Castings & Castings Tea

VermiCo offers a unique opportunity for those who desire a franchise-like business opportunity, a complete turnkey businessproviding a website, wholesale products, training and support. Enjoy the benefits of operating an Internet-based business andbegin making sales in less than 30 days. See our exclusive QuickStartprogram at www.vermico.com for details.

After years of scientific investigations with earthworm castings, Dr. Scott Subler, Ph.D., a leading soilecologist and authority on plant health, became firmly convinced of their exceptional value for improving

soil quality and enhancing plant health and growth. Frustrated by the gap between the exciting findings ofthese university studies and the ability to put this valuable knowledge into the hands of those who coulduse it, Dr. Subler developed Living Soil products to bring the remarkable properties of earthworm cast-ings to people who care for plants.

Earthworm CastingsOur finely-textured, rich appearing castings are highly effective for all potted or contain-erized plants both indoors and out. Use as a top dressing, or mix with potting, germina-tion, and transplanting media. Also great for use outdoors with garden plants and peren-nials.

#552 1 Qt. Earthworm Castings $15 + $7 shipping

Earthworm Castings TeaThe same potent plant health-enhancing qualities of our earthworm castings but in a conven-ient liquid form. Effective as a plant watering additive or foliar spray. It takes just a fewspoonfuls per application.

#561 32 oz. Earthworm Castings Tea $20 + $8.50 shipping

Earthworm Castings Tea Bags

For those who prefer to 'brew' their own biologically enriched plant health tea, we offer teabags filled with our premium quality earthworm castings.Available in attractive 24-bag and 48-bag tins.

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Starter Packages

30 pounds redworms $450

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#202 Worm Bin Video 12

#101 Commercial Vermiculture 25

#103 Worms Eat My Garbage 15

#102Earthworms for Ecology & Profit Vol. 1 20

#106Harnessing the Earthworm 10

#601 Compost Thermometer 30

#602 pH Meter 17

#603 Moisture Meter 13

#700 1 year Subscription to Casting Call 18

#701 Casting BallBack Issues 5 years (1996-2001) 30

#505 Harvester Video 5

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#801 ARR video 25

#802 The Continuous Flow Reactor video 25

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Can-O-Worms 119

Worm Bin Video 12

Commercial Vermiculture 25

Worms Eat My Garbage 15Earthworms for Ecology & Profit Vol. 1 20

Biology of Earthworms 20

Darwin on Earthworms 10

Bin Creatures video 25

Back Issues ofCasting Call 5 years (1996-2001) 30

Compost Thermometer 30

pH Meter 17

Moisture Meter 13

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Seminars/Workshops/Conferences

Best Management Practices in

Vermicomposting SeminarThe Best Management Practices in Vermicomposting curriculum provides acourse of instruction and training that will give you the resources and under-standing you seek. This complete two-day intensive seminar is conducted by

leading experts who provide a comprehensive and in-depth view ofthe major issues and concerns. The executive conference room/

classroom allows attendees to closelyexamine problem areas and to interact with instructors in a lively discovery/discussion format.

Presentations using computer-generated power point graphics, slides, overheadtransparencies, videotapes, and a comprehensive notebook allow maximum in-formation and technology transfer to take place in a comfortable, relaxed atmos-

phere. Day-long interaction with students and instructors, from morning coffee/tea, through the catered lunch, and into the afternoon, means that your time willbe packed with information and practical techniques that are not offered any-where else! Certificates of Training will be awarded to those who satisfactorily

pass an optional exam.

As vermicomposting programs and business op-portunities become more widespread, it has be-come increasingly important to gain the under-standing necessary to incorporate variousstreams of knowledge into a comprehensive for-mat. Questions arise concerning a wide varietyof issues, ranging from simplethe mechanicsof operating a worm binto the complex, such

as, What factors need to be considered in operat-ing a large-scale vermicomposting system? Thisunique curriculum includes a broad range of per-spectives and resources. Check our website atvermico.com or call us at 541.476.9626 to seeinformation on the next seminar.

Guest Speakers from past seminars

Kelly SlocumVermiculture Specialist, Vancouver, WA Dr. Scott SublerPacific Garden Company, Millheim, PA Mary AppelhofFlowerfield Enterprises, Kalamazoo, MI Al EggenOriginal Vermitech Systems, Ltd, Toronto, Canada Bruce EastmanOrange Co. Florida Environmental Div., Orlando, FL Harry WindleWorm World Inc, Gainesville, FL Karin GrobeOrganic Recyclers Anonymous, Santa Cruz, CA

Jay MertzRabbit Hill Farm, Corsicana, TX Dan HolcombeOregon Soil Corp., Oregon City, OR Jim JensenYelm Earthworm & Castings Farm, Yelm, WA Jack ChambersSonoma Valley Worm Farm, Sonoma, CA Dr. Norman AranconOhio State University, Columbus, OH George HahnCalifornia Vermiculture, Cardiff, CA Dr. Elaine InghamSoil Foodweb, Inc., Corvallis, OR

Well presented and organized. [Both] days were

needed! A very informative program [and the

course notebook was] well designed! G.K.,

Stockton, CA

What I learned went way beyond my expectations! I

learned about everything that was taught and more.

Its all still soaking in. A.M., Fairview, N.C.

Conferences, Seminars & Workshops

Since November 1998 VermiCo has hosted over a dozen events (conferences, seminars, workshops) in four states (WA, OR,CA and FL) featuring numerous speakersthe leading authorities in vermiculture. These events were attended by over 1,000individuals from nearly every US state and from over one dozen foreign countries. In March 2001, VermiCosEarthworms in

Eco-Technology: Conference & Trade Show, held in Portland Oregon, featured 14 speakers and drew 250 attendees, including

registrants from Argentina, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Austria, The Netherlands and Israel. Future events will be posted inour subscription newsletterCasting Calland posted on our website www.vermico.com

WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT VERMICOS EVENTS:[Our] expectations were met and surpassed. Glad to see it wasnt too basic." B.F. & M.F., Anacortes, WA.

"[I learned] as much as possible in one day [concerning] information about the worm industry for entrepreneurs." K.A., Van-

couver, British Columbia, Canada.

[The notebook is] terrific, worth every dime. K.C., Desert Worm Farm, Glendale, AZ

I really enjoyed this workshop, gained a lot of knowledge and feel it was money well invested by Adams County. D.F., Ad-ams County Recycling Coordinator, Ritzville, WA


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5-Gallon Compost Tea Brewer

The KIS 5-gallon system was designed for the home gardener orgrower. It was developed to provide an organic solution for caringfor our plants and soil to reduce the need for harmful pesticides and

fertilizers. It works by inoculating the plants and soil with the neces-sary microbes and nutrients, often lacking in an urban setting. It pro-vides a safe, natural, and totally organic environment for our plantsand soil!

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Size: 5 gallons Brewing Time: 12 hours (Only SFI approved 12 hr.

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