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by A.B. Card, J.V. Anderson and J.G. Davis1

What is Vermicomposting?
The prefix “vermi” is Latin for worm.  Vermicomposting refers to the utilization of the digestive process of earthworms to make compost. Vermicomposting uses specific types of earthworms (e.g., red worms, tiger
worms, red wigglers) that work with other compost organisms to decompose manure and bedding.

 
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