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Download or read book Trash Is Treasure, Utilize It: the Worm Farmer's Bible written by Bryan TYLER and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-30 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trash is treasureTurning wastes into wealth sounds incredible kinda, but many worm farmers are realizing that vermicomposting is a dependable way to do just that. Vermicast―a biologically active, nutrient-rich mix of earthworm castings and decomposed organic matter―sells for $350 or more per cubic yard. Compare that to common compost, sold at about $40 a cubic yard, and you'll see why vermicomposting has gained ground in most countries.Vermicomposting is also one of the best sustainable solutions for organic waste management. Vermicomposting manure and crop wastes on farms improves crop yields while reducing demand for off-farm inputs. Vermicast has higher nutrient levels and lower soluble salt content than regular compost, and it improves soil aeration, porosity, and water retention. Vermicast also suppresses plant diseases and insect attacks. Municipalities, businesses, community gardens, schools, and universities can set up vermicomposting operations to process food residuals and other waste materials.The Worm Farmer's Bible details the nooks and crannies of vermicomposting for mid- to large-scale operations, including how to recycle organic materials ranging from food wastes and yard trimmings to manure and shredded office paper. Dr. Bryan Tyler, a multimillionaire farm owner of Tyler farms, shares what he has learned over time working with commercial worm growers and researchers around the world. His profiles of successful worm growers across the world describe their proven methods and systems.This book explains in detail:*Choosing the right production system*Regulatory issues and developing a business and marketing plan*Finding and managing feedstocks*Pre-composting: why and how to do it*Monitoring an active worm bed*Harvesting, screening, testing, packaging, and storing vermicast*Markets for earthworms and vermicast*Food security: how vermicast benefits soils and plants*Keys to success: avoiding common pitfalls.Explore more...