I've explored different ideas of growing the worms. I'm importing the worms, but I'd want to be growing them here for the purposes of resale, also for the purpose of large scale composting and setting up and assisting with the set up of that, for example dealing with hog manure. So I see that as something that could help me take it to the next level. While there is great value in using vermicomposting to reduce waste, another measure of the worms' real worth can be found in what comes out in the end. The finished worm compost or 'black gold' is widely recognized to be one of the best naturally produced soil amendments available to gardeners.
Worm compost is a very complete soil additive, even more so than ordinary compost.
The difference is that it is broken down fully as it passes through the worm's digestive system. Nitrogen fixing bacteria found in the worm's gut remain in the castings and further assists in enriching the soil it is applied to. Worm compost helps restore biodiversity in the soil at a bacterial level, builds soil structure and helps in moisture retention. The majority of the company's sales are to households in Winnipeg that want to reduce the amount of waste they send to landfills. Climatic conditions in winter do limit the amount of outdoor composting that occurs in Winnipeg.