Vermicomposting research and education

Article Abstract:

Knowledge of vermiculture and vermicomposting is rapidly increasing as more and more researchers and entrepreneurs conduct studies regarding the ability of earthworms to process organic wastes into usable soil amendments. Universities, for instance, have been engaged in research aimed at evaluating the viability of vermicomposting in the fields of horticulture and aquaculture. Commercial firms, meanwhile, are doing their share by developing innovative technologies for vermicomposting. There are also educational resources about vermicomposting and worms in general.

Compost, Earthworm culture

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Conservation district composts clean organics

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The Clean Organic Waste Compost Pilot Project of Florida's South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District has met most of its objectives. The pilot project sought to determine the effectiveness of separating clean organic waste at the source and composting into soil additives and growing medium.Remaining objectives to be achieved are to request additional funding for further research and to secure county approval for a private clean organic waste program for Dade County.

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Improving the system for food waste recycling

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The Resource Management Center of Frost Valley, NY YMCA camp is an environmentally friendly cluster. Aside from giving environmental protection lectures, the center also uses food waste and wood chip mix blended with horse bedding and manure to be utilized as plant fertilizers for its gardens. This completes the food wastes-to-food recycling process.

Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States of America

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