Earthworms, Underground Farmers
Author | : Patricia Lauber |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 55 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Earthworms |
ISBN | : 9780590108607 |
Describes the physiology of the earthworm and the useful services it performs for man.
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Author | : Patricia Lauber |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 55 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Earthworms |
ISBN | : 9780590108607 |
Describes the physiology of the earthworm and the useful services it performs for man.
Author | : Henry Holt & Company, LLC |
Publisher | : Turtleback |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1994-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780613027915 |
Describes the physiology of the earthworm and the useful services it performs for man
Author | : Patrica Lauber |
Publisher | : Redfeather Book from Henry Holt |
Total Pages | : 56 |
Release | : 1997-03-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780805048971 |
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 | : Rhonda Sherman |
Publisher | : Chelsea Green Publishing |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2018-11-08 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1603587802 |
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 | : Patricia Lauber |
Publisher | : Turtleback Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Earthworms |
ISBN | : 9780606112857 |
A surprising look at the world of earthworms and how important these creatures are to a healthy ecology.
Author | : Mary Murphy |
Publisher | : Penguin Random House South Africa |
Total Pages | : 186 |
Release | : 2017-08-02 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1485900360 |
If you are concerned about the health of our planet then turn your attention to what lies under your feet. Working in the soil below are creatures that play a pivotal role in producing the food we eat and impacting the quality of our food crops. Earthworms were described by Darwin as the most important species on our planet and by Aristotle as ‘the intestines of the earth’. Beginner’s Guide to Earthworm Farming provides all the information you need on these remarkable creatures and how important they are to the functioning of life on Earth. The content includes how earthworms benefit the environment, your garden and the economy; the role earthworms play in reducing carbon emissions and removing heavy metals and toxins from our soil; how you can set up your own earthworm farm or compost heap; recyling, how waste negatively impacts water and the environment, how to effectively reduce kitchen waste; and much more.
Author | : Amy Stewart |
Publisher | : Algonquin Books |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2005-03-11 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1565126556 |
"You know a book is good when you actually welcome one of those howling days of wind and sleet that makes going out next to impossible." —The New York Times 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 | : Lisa J. Amstutz |
Publisher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 25 |
Release | : 2016-08 |
Genre | : Earthworms |
ISBN | : 1515719383 |
"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the features, behavior, and life cycle of earthworms"--
Author | : George Sheffield Oliver |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 108 |
Release | : 1945 |
Genre | : Earthworms |
ISBN | : |