How to Create Worm Castings
Monday, March 11, 2024 · noon–2 pm
VSU Randolph Farm Pavilion, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA
Worm castings are known to help soil water retention, improve soil aeration, and help prevent the leaching of nutrients. Learn how to make your own high quality castings to help amend the soil. This course will cover the benefits of worm castings, and show you how to create the castings by utilizing different breeds of worms.
Space is limited to 25 participants.
For more information, contact Derrick Gooden at 804-586-5352 or email dgooden@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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