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Author : Patricia Lauber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Earthworms
ISBN : 0590108603
Describes the physiology of the earthworm and the useful services it performs for man.
Author : Henry Holt & Company, LLC,Patricia Lauber
Publisher : Turtleback
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1994-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0613027914
Describes the physiology of the earthworm and the useful services it performs for man
Author : Patrica Lauber
Publisher : Redfeather Book from Henry Holt
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1997-03-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0805048979
Newberry Honor-winning author Patricia Lauber presents a surprising look at the world of earthworms and shows how important these creatures are to a healthy ecology.
Author : David Ernst
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Science
ISBN : WISC:89057633463
Author : Rhonda Sherman
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603587808
Choice Reviews, Outstanding Academic Title Techniques and systems for processing food scraps, manure, yard debris, paper, and more Turning waste into wealth sounds too good to be true, but many worm farmers are finding that vermicomposting is a reliable way to do just that. Vermicast—a biologically active, nutrient-rich mix of earthworm castings and decomposed organic matter—sells for $400 or more per cubic yard. Compare that to regular compost, sold at about $30 a cubic yard, and you’ll see why vermicomposting has taken root in most countries and on every continent but Antarctica. 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. Plus, vermicast 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 Handbook details the ins and outs 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. Vermicomposting expert Rhonda Sherman shares what she has learned over twenty-five years working with commercial worm growers and researchers around the world. Her profiles of successful worm growers across the United States and from New Zealand to the Middle East and Europe describe their proven methods and systems. This book digs into all the details, including: 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 From livestock farms and restaurants to colleges, military bases, and prisons, Sherman details why and how commercial-scale vermicomposting is a fast-growing, sustainable solution for organic waste management. The Worm Farmer’s Handbook is the first and only authoritative how-to guide that goes beyond small-scale operations and demystifies the science and logistics of the fascinating process that is vermicomposting.
Author : Jerry Minnich
Publisher : Steve Parish
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Gardening
ISBN : UOM:39015004609924
Explains the function of earthworms in building soil, describes their characteristics and behavior, and provides advice on raining earthworms for home use or to sell commercially.
Author : Joyce Markovics
Publisher : Norwood House Press
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781684507634
Did you know that worms are some of nature's best friends? Learn about how they help support a healthy environment and benefit people. In addition, readers will uncover how worms are being threatened and what can be done to protect them. This colorful title includes sidebars, glossary, index, and activity about how readers can nurture nature.
Author : Lisa J. Amstutz
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08
Category : Earthworms
ISBN : 9781515719380
"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the features, behavior, and life cycle of earthworms"--
Author : Amy Stewart
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005-03-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781565126558
In The Earth Moved, Amy Stewart takes us on a journey through the underground world and introduces us to one of its most amazing denizens. The earthworm may be small, spineless, and blind, but its impact on the ecosystem is profound. It ploughs the soil, fights plant diseases, cleans up pollution, and turns ordinary dirt into fertile land. Who knew? In her witty, offbeat style, Stewart shows that much depends on the actions of the lowly worm. Charles Darwin devoted his last years to the meticulous study of these creatures, praising their remarkable abilities. With the august scientist as her inspiration, Stewart investigates the worm's subterranean realm, talks to oligochaetologists—the unsung heroes of earthworm science—who have devoted their lives to unearthing the complex life beneath our feet, and observes the thousands of worms in her own garden. From the legendary giant Australian worm that stretches to ten feet in length to the modest nightcrawler that wormed its way into the heart of Darwin's last book to the energetic red wigglers in Stewart's compost bin, The Earth Moved gives worms their due and exposes their hidden and extraordinary universe. This book is for all of us who appreciate Mother Nature's creatures, no matter how humble.
Author : George Sheffield Oliver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1945
Category : Earthworms
ISBN : UVA:X004689298
Author : Adele Richardson
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0736808264
Provides an introduction to earthworms describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, predators, and relationship to people.
Author : Ronald E. Gaddie,Donald E. Douglas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Earthworm culture
ISBN : UCLA:31158009442434
Author : Ronald E. Gaddie,Donald E. Douglas
Publisher : Bookworm Publishing Company, Incorporated
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Earthworm culture
ISBN : 0916302059
Author : Dorothy Childs Hogner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Annelida
ISBN : UOM:39015027611410
Includes information on the earthworm, its habits, habitat, and biological structure.
Author : Aaron "Worms" Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-14
Category : Composting
ISBN : 3967720012
More than 1/3rd of our food ends up wasted in the trash. This puts tremendous pressures on landfills and our ecosystem. There is a better way... It may sound crazy, but the solution comes from slimy, wiggly little creatures... Worms! Through worm farming you are able to create valuable assets out of waste.