Blackwood Worms
Our composting worms turn food scraps and farm waste into nutrient-rich castings that feed the soil. By breaking down organic matter, they improve soil structure and fertility across the Land, closing the loop between what we grow and what we return to the earth.
The tiniest farmers on the Land
Our composting worms may be small, but they do some of the most important work on the farm. Known as red wigglers, they turn food scraps and farm waste into rich, dark castings that feed the soil. This is the heart of our closed-loop system. What the gardens and kitchen give up is returned to the earth, ready to grow the next harvest.
Composting is something we take seriously here. The Landfarm models several different composting techniques, and our worms are at the center of the most hands-on of them. Visiting students love getting a close look at how decomposition becomes fertility.
Fun facts
- Red wigglers can work through a surprising amount of scraps, eating up to their own body weight each day.
- Worm castings are sometimes called black gold for how much they improve soil structure and fertility.
- Worms breathe through their skin, so a healthy, moist compost bed keeps them happy.
Be apart of the regenerative movement
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