WORM FARMING HAS EXISTED FOR AGES.

However the beginnings of worm farming are not generally understood. But one thing is for sure and that is those who know about the advantages worm farming gives us are dedicated to its practice.

Different worms provide different functions. It is all based on the job. When you need and aid in composting, your preference would be the little red wigglers. But what you want is a good fishing bait, look for the larger Belgian worm. As a homeowner, you would be looking to put worms to work in your lawn or flower bed, in which case wigglers and night crawler will give you greatest success.

WORM FARMING IS INDEED AN INDUSTRY WITH FARMERS WHO COMMERCIALLY CULTIVATE WORMS FOR ALL OF THE AVAILABLE MARKETS.

Premium worms are bred selectively, with separate containers for each species. Commercially grown earthworms are often sold for composting. The commercialized worm farms provide their product to landfill companies where the worms become an integral part of the decomposition process.

Worm farmers cultivate specially bred worms for topsoil fertilization. As these slimy little critters furrow into the dirt, they break the soil down and loosen it bringing air into it. The waste that the earthworms help to compost is broken down into materials that are more effectively put to use by the plants grown in the soil. The real benefit of aerating the soil is that it allows the soil to retain moisture longer. All-in-all, earthworms become an essential aid in creating nutritional garden soil which will produce stronger, healthier shrubs, vegetables, herbs and fruit.

Our growing realization of the benefits of worm farms has created growth and innovation in this industry making it easier for the casual gardener to participate. Containers and bins of all sizes and shapes give the weekend gardener, even our apartment denizen, the possibility of creating their own worm farm, furthering their options for making compost.

Organic waste provides the nutrients for the diet of the worm. Using fruits and vegetables give a favorable result because they begin decomposing faster than woody organic material. Egg shells, newspaper, cotton rags and grass clippings are also ideal materials for feeding your compost worms. As these items decompose, the worms feed off of the decay and add to the mix with their own excrement, thus furthering the decomposition process. This excretion of our worm is a nutritious substance (not that we would want to eat it) known as vermi-compost or worm compost.

PROVIDING BAIT TO THE FISHING MARKET IS ANOTHER PART OF THE WORM FARMING INDUSTRY.

Small bait and tackle stores usually get their inventory from earthworm growers providing fishers with various worms for live bait. Angler fish and other large catch, sought by larger scale fishermen, are caught by the worms produced at these farms.

WORM FARMING COULD BE A REMARKABLE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE.

Small store bought farming kits or home-made farms are compact in size and ideally suitable for a classroom project. Learning how the worm contributes to the composting process gives students a vital understanding of the cyclical nature of life. By learning about these vital processes, the student is then better educated about the need to reduce our carbon footprint.

WORM FARMING CAN BE FOUND JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE.

With the many ways to create worm farms, home-owners are now able to cultivate their own worms, whether it is outside near your garden or in a high-rise apartment with a kit. The key is to provide the ideal amount of water, light, environment, heat and food stuff. This will ensure a thriving worm population. As a result, you will produce nutrient-rich compost ready for use in your garden. The ultimate benefit is to everyone when we reduce the amount to recyclable refuse going to our landfill.