What about Worm Farming?

Have you ever thought of worm farming, or even knew there was such a thing?! I heard of this several years ago, and like all ‘good homeschool moms’, I bought a book about it. ) We live on a lake and know dozens of serious gardeners so I thought this would be a perfect home business for at least one of my kids, only problem was I could not get anyone to get excited about it!!?! I still think it is a great idea!

This is a great thing if you have boys. There are different types of worms to farm and different methods. If you live near fishing areas night crawlers are what you need. You can sell them to local stores/gas stations or even put a sign out in your yard.

You can also farm worms that will create GREAT compost. You can market this compost which is called castings. Or you can sell the worms themselves to local gardeners. Here are just a few You Tube videos, there are dozens of others. Gather your kids around and watch!

This is a big time worm farmer!

This one is very interesting!

Here is a Worm Condo! )

A few sites:

How to Make a Worm Farm

Making a Worm Farm

Worm Man

Worm Farming is just one of the ideas that Olivia mentions in her e-book:

Making and Managing Money for Teens

Advice and Inspiration for Teens and their Parents

Note: This book does not tell you how to worm farm, it is just one of the suggestions for how to make money.

Go here to read about our From Seeds to Harvest Gardening Challenge.

And HERE for the other post on this series for tips and video clips to help you out.

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Kathy

writer, video producer, wife and mother at Teaching Good Things

Titus 2:3 says that we are to be "...teachers of good things...". We believe that part of these good things are practical skills that we all need in every day life to care for our family and neighbors. One of our primary responsibilities as parents is equip our children with the skills and tools to one day be productive, well rounded adults. Children need to be exposed to many different areas of work. Not only should they know how to work, but they should want to work. May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us- yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17