Comments on: Starting a Worm Farming Business

By: Femi Aluko

Femi Aluko — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:16:04 +0000

Dear All,
I am interested in raising earthworms in Nigeria and do not know how to start.
Every effort to buy about 500 worms of Eisenia fetida for my proposed research in Nigeria and the neighbouring west Africa Sub region has not been successful till date.

I need guidance and step by step guide of how to start small, and upscale as i get used to the conditions that determines success, having in mind of the tropical climate in Nigeria

Thanks

Femi

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 23:44:22 +0000

Greetings all.

Back to the OP’s question – I wasn’t able to find a ball-park answer in the comments.

I’ve read that worms can eat the equivalent of their own weight in waste per week, but presumably some of that is water (and therefore wouldn’t show up in the weight of mostly dried castings, as I understand it).

If you had one pound of redworms, and assuming they didn’t reproduce (for simplicity), and you kept them optimally happy (a science in itself), about how many pounds of casting could they make per unit time?

Or maybe approach it another way: 1 pound of food in = about how many fractions of a pound of poop out?

It would also be helpful to hear from Todd to hear how/if the business took off.

Thanks 🙂

By: Dexter

Dexter — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 17:58:35 +0000

Hi does any one have and example of a vermicomposting business plan ?

By: LindaHarrison

LindaHarrison — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:25:28 +0000

I am extremely interested in developing a worm business. I am finding you much pay your dues. If you don’t make any mistakes then how can you help those that do. my first run was a disaster. But a very good learning experience. Now for round 2. Slow down, and be patient. There is a lot on the internet. Some true and helpful, some very not so true. Hook up with people who have years of experience and are willing to share their personal knowledge. This is not an over night success business. It can take months to actually get things off the ground. Work hard, study, read, and don’t be afraid to fall short of a success. Nothing is a failure if you learn a valuable lesson.

By: Tiffany Awsumb

Tiffany Awsumb — Sun, 26 May 2013 23:05:26 +0000

Hello~
My daughter Athena has been wanting to start a worm business. We are in the research and business plan stage. I appreciate reading the information you have on your site. It helps a ton!

By: Bentley

Bentley — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:07:04 +0000

In reply to erika brown. Hi Erika, I am actually in the process of working on a project very similar to what you are looking for. Hoping to launch sometime early in the spring. Feel free to email me for more details.

By: erika brown

erika brown — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:50:05 +0000

Hi my name is erika. I am trying to start my first business and i was considering worm farming. I know absolutely NOTHING about this business or worms period! what would be the best type of worms to farm? I am also short on funds. I have about $1000 but that’s about all I can give right now. Do you know of any programs out there that are low cost but also show you how to get started and keep it going? I am doing research but am still a little bit clueless and would like to hear from those who are already in this field. Thank you in advance for your help!

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:50:08 +0000

Are there any companys that just broker worms and or castings that are willing to buy worms and castings in large quantities

By: scott

scott — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:32:53 +0000

don’t know if there’s any difference, or how much, but the bait worms sold as (redworms?) in western Michigan,USA last summer were in quanities of (30) for $3.69… again, in U.S. dollars. Got to where it was cheaper to buy the fish dinner :0 …. between myself and my two boys….. they’re fishing fools…

By: Bentley

Bentley — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:49:54 +0000

Hi Bill,
Really sorry for the delay replying Bill. To reach me more directly, I highly recommend you simply email me: bentley @ redwormcomposting.com (no spaces).
I’m not a bait dealer myself, so not sure what to suggest in that department.
Peat moss is generally a good packing material. I personally prefer to have a bit more ‘life’ in my shipping bags, so I include some compost as well.