19th Annual Vermiculture Conference
On November 10-11, 2018, NC State’s 19th Annual Vermiculture Conference will be held on Centennial Campus at The James …
Vermiculture Conference
James B. Hunt Jr. Library, 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA James B. Hunt Jr. Library, 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA Composting
1 month away
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Vermiculture Conference
James B. Hunt Jr. Library, 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA James B. Hunt Jr. Library, 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA Composting
2 months away
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News and Updates
Subscription OptionsNew Video on Setting Up a Worm Bin
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At This Campus Lab, Worms Eat Your Leftovers
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Backyard Composting Publication Updated
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Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage
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Over 100 Items Can Be Composted at Home
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Thinking of Starting a Larger Composting Project?
Throughout North Carolina, there is increasing interest in composting organic waste generated at farms, businesses, institutions, and residences. Food …
Fall Is the Perfect Time to Start Composting!
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NC State's 18th Vermiculture Conference
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ALERT: Herbicide Carryover
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Vermicomposting Workshop at US Composting Council Conference
VERMICOMPOSTING FOR BUSINESSES, FARMS & COMMUNITY GARDENS Why is vermicompost selling for 13 times the price of compost? Learn about …
Earthworm Castings as Plant Growth Media
Researchers worldwide have demonstrated that earthworm castings (vermicompost) have excellent aeration, porosity, structure, drainage, and moisture-holding capacity. This paper …
Teaching Vermicomposting in South America
Rhonda Sherman, Horticultural Science Extension Specialist, traveled to Guyana South America through the sponsorship of Partners of the Americas and …