The most important issue that a potential earthworm grower faces is sufficient market demand. Data on the value of earthworms sold in the United States is not available, but the market is large enough to support the importation of worms from Canada.

Composting is a growing opportunity for earthworm producers since many homeowners and municipalities are searching for environmentally friendly ways to manage organic wastes. These represent sizable marketing opportunities for earthworms.Īccording to the latest National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, there are 30 million recreational fishermen who spend in excess of $40 billion per year in the United States. MarketingĮarthworm producers have access to two main markets for their worms: If you live on a farm, you may already have much of the materials required for constructing the worm beds and feeding the worms. A small enterprise can be handled with family labor.

An operation with one or two worm beds requires only minimal setup costs, maintenance, and labor. Earthworm production is an enterprise that could be suitable for many small land owners.

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