THE ABC'S OF THE EARTHWORM BUSINESS
 

The author draws on ten years' experience in building one of California's biggest worm farms to give information the 'newcomer' wants to know. 64 Pages

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A-Worming We Did Go by Ruth Meyers Worm Book

An inspiring account of how a handicapped woman 'starting on a shoestring' built one thousand worms into one of the best known worm farms! You'll enjoy her friendly, humorous style as she instructs how to build bins, mix feeds, tackle enemies of the earthworm and gives valuable tips on packaging, advertising, and working with bait dealers. Photos of operation.

72 Pages
 

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The new 1998 edition with a clever name has some seriously unique and valuable information! The authors and their family have been raising big, beautiful, bait-sized red worms for nearly fifty years. If you are interested in raising worms for the much-in-demand bait market, or just want to maintain a hobby-sized farm, this book is packed with wonderful worm wisdom, including a "Worm Resources" section with details on how to obtain some of those hard-to-find supplies for the earthworm industry.
64 Pages

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Compost, By Gosh Adventure with Vermicomposting BOOK

Written and illustrated by Michelle Eva Portman, Compost By Gosh! is a simple, rhyming children's book about the joy of making compost - the process of letting worms eat leftover food and turn into that material into something which is perfect for fertilizing plants. Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for young people who want to make their own compost (under adult supervision) round out this excellent and very highly recommended instructional book for budding young gardeners.

42 Pages

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A collection of correspondence between the late Charlie Morgan, the world's most renowned wormologist, and worm farmers around the world. His scientific knowledge and ability made him the leading expert and authority in worm farming. We hope this book will provide you with answers to questions you may have and that along the way Charlie's bits of wisdom and humor will bring a smile! 64 Pages

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This directory lists leading earthworm growers in the United States and Canada, with names of owners, types of worms sold, and related items -- whether wholesale or retail -- and other pertinent information. Regarded as an almost indispensable book for wholesale and retail earthworm buyers, this book will help you find dependable sources for exactly the kinds and types of earthworms wanted in the most conveniently located areas. 72 Pages.

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Tells how to sell at home or nationwide at a profit, how to write a classified ad that brings inquiries, and how to write a good sales letter. It explains licenses and postal regulations, packages, and materials and where to get them. An excellent reference that every worm grower should have. 82 Pages

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A research report based on many years work and experience solving worm breeding problems. This report gives new methods of using old and new materials. Tells how to prevent mites, acid beds, protein poisoning. Answers questions about best feeds, the use of antibiotics.

A WORK MANUAL OF FEED PREPARATION AND USE. 90 Pages

• Prevent or Cure Mites, Sour Crop, Acid, Nematodes

• Prepare and use "Synthetic" Manures

• Make a Soiless Capsule Production Bed

• Grow High Protein Feed in producing worm beds

• Obtain and Use Bulk Vitamins and Minerals

• Properly use Antibiotic "Wonder Drugs"

• Double the size of Worms quickly

• Get Better Results with cheap feeds

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Dr. Barrett describes his book as:

• "A practical inquiry into soil building, 
• soil conditioning, and plant nutrition through the action of earthworms, 
• with instruction for the intensive propagation 
• and use of domesticated earthworms in biological soil building." 
• It has facts, figures, and illustrations showing how earthworms can be applied to condition your soil for better plants, more beautiful gardens, and richer crops. 
• A valuable classic! 
• 166 Pages

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An interesting report by an earthworm breeder whose eminent success has been due largely to his ability to produce a larger red worm, faster, and at amazingly low cost. He passes on to others the story of his revolutionary feeding and fattening methods. 32 Pages of refreshingly different earthworm raising information, with illustrations.

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The original outdoor vermicomposting book! This is far more comprehensive than the title indicates. It includes a treatise, generously illustrated, on the role of the earthworm in the soil, by Henry Hopp of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, an eminent authority on earthworms. 64 pages

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"Facts About Nightcrawlers"

Author is George Sroda who is perhaps the nation's foremost expert on nightcrawlers. In the Magic® laboratory, George has conducted extensive research with nightcrawlers and other varieties of worms. Now, he has included his valuable findings and advice in this easy to read, fully illustrated book. Included in this book are tips on feeding, conditioning and transporting worms and nightcrawlers. This book contains everything you ever wanted to know about nightcrawlers and other worms. NEW. Expanded Edition. Published 1995
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This book covers everything from a chemical worm toughener to safe use of pesticides and medications. Tells how to control mites and other insects, harmful bacteria and acidity, plus methods of controlling capsule production and growing larger worms. 100 Pages

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Recycle With Earthworms: The Red Wiggler Connection (the video)

What a great companion to the book, Recycle With Earthworms! This shows you, without gimmicks or sales pitches, how to be successful in your vermicomposting and worm raising venture. A 31-minute, high quality video which the authors use to demonstrate the techniques and principles in their highly acclaimed work.

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A comprehensive treatise by a research biologist, who is also a practical earthworm breeder; a detailed scientific study of earthworm biology, history, types, classifications and reproductive processes. Also includes information on raising mealworms, crickets, and grasshoppers. 96 Pages

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The author, a raiser of champion rabbits, shares his experiences in establishing a profitable business of raising fishworms under rabbit hutches, an ideal combination. NEW 1999 edition! 64 pages, 21 Photos

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This worm book is not normally sold in any venue. We have acquired some copies because we feel it has some very important information to share.

Eighteen Edition - 2004.

Great additional knowledge for any worm grower large or small. Here's a quote that confirms what we have been saying for a long time. "......do not use German or Canadian peat for either a bedding or an additive in raising worms."

37 pages.

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This 144 page edition is the complete guide to harvesting and storing native (northern) nightcrawlers. Tells about methods used by experts with more than thirty photographs and illustrations. "The Nightcrawler Manual must be the most definitive work on this endeavor ever written." The New York Times

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Worms are the latest (as well as, of course, perhaps the oldest!) trend in earth-friendly gardening, and in this handy guide, the authors of DEAD SNAILS LEAVE NO TRAILS demystify the world of worm wrangling, with everything you need to know to build your own worm bin, make your garden worm-friendly, pamper your soil, and much much more.

LOREN NANCARROW is a veteran TV journalist who has forged new ground in the field of environmentalism as one of this country's first eco-reporters.

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The Worm Farm
by Charlie Morgan

A diary of the author's establishment of a successful worm farm and business. He tells the experiences of a worm grower, the headaches and triumphs that were part of starting and building a successful business. 72 Pages

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Available From Vermiculture Canada

Available From Vermiculture Canada