Wormies is a composting business specializing in vermicomposting (composting with worms) located in Alto, Michigan. We began in 2017 with the collective effort of family, friends and volunteers. We offer a variety of products and services. At the core of our operation is the production of castings (worm poop!) for farm and garden use.
Our Vission
Our vision is to create a thriving, regenerative farm that fosters biodiversity, enriches the soil, and nurtures the community with nutrient-dense food and compost. Through diverting food scraps from the landfill and composting them on-site, we aim to build our soil and cultivate an oasis of life on our farm, producing both nourishing food and medicine, as well as biodiverse compost for home gardeners, landscapers, and other farms. Our long-term goal is for our farm to be a model of sustainability and harmony; Honoring the Law of Return and bringing the fertility back to the field instead of sending it to the landfill or incinerator; feeding the soil while alleviating some pressure from our soon-to-be full landfill.
Our Mission
We are committed to improving soil health, and creating a resilient, biodiverse farm that serves as a model for sustainable agriculture. Through our deep passion for soil health and better food, we hope to be a beacon of education, health, and community around West Michigan, aiming to inspire others to embrace regenerative methods and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable food system. We have experienced how essential it is for our health and the health of our planet to create nutrient rich and lively soils to bring life back to balance.
Our mission is to change the way our community manages organic waste by achieving a 100% diversion from landfills. NO MORE WASTE! Our vision is to see Wormies composting in every neighborhood and for Michigan to set the standard nation-wide for responsible waste management and regenerative agriculture.
Why Compost?
Composting is a natural process and it has been occurring for millennia and will continue to do so with or without our help. What we are doing with Wormies is to work together with nature and reverse the effects of pollution. Soil regeneration and carbon sequestering are some of the environmental benefits of composting with us.
Ours is a tree step process, first we pre-compost our feedstick for 21 days through aerobic composting that heats up to 100°-140°F. Then we feed the pre-composted material to red wiggler worms. The worms process the material further and finer and add a unique set of bacteria, hormones and enzymes through their gut action. Once worms are done munching we let the pile of finished compost cure for another 60 days and the party continues, beneficial bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, arthropods and earthworms are present.
We’ve got your back
We understand it can be difficult for residents or businesses to compost in urban areas and that is how this idea was born. Wormies also provides a composting service. We will do the work for you and you just get to enjoy the bounty.
And for all of you DIYers we will love to help you. We offer consulting services for households and businesses to help make your waste streams clean and sustainable. Living in an urban area means that every little bit we can do to recycle and reuse our waste will help the larger issues at hand. For a resident, this may include designing a personalized compost bin for your space that utilizes red wigglers, or a compost system that can take yard waste and food waste at a reasonable rate without having stagnant piles. For a business or non-profit, we may look at a combination of options, including on-site compost bins, composting services, and workshops for employees and clientele.