We offer a selection of plans and articles that make it easy and cost-effective for you to embark on a vermicomposting project of any scale.

Be sure to visit our Supplies store for any other items you may need to get started.


"Institutional Vermicomposting: The Food Lifeline Experience, A Case Study," by Jim Jensen—Complete plans and results of a 1-ton-per week project. 40 pp. (Please search the web or visit you local merchant to purchase.)

"OSCR Design Book," by Dan Holcombe —The design and operations book for a small-scale, state-of-the-art, continuous-flow vermicomposting system. 60+ pp. (Please search the web or visit you local merchant to purchase.)

"Earthworm Castings: a Technical Literature Review," by Jim Jensen—Conclusions from a wide range of publications about the value and benefits of earthworm castings. 2 pp. (Please search the web or visit you local merchant to purchase.)

"How to Build a 1-2-3 Wooden Worm Bin"—Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions for building a classic wooden worm bin. Great for the do-it-yourselfer. 2 pp.  (Please search the web or visit you local merchant to purchase.)

"KISS Plan for Vermicomposting on a Modern Dairy or Horse Farm," by Jim Jensen—Step-by-step instructions for a simple, cost-effective method for on-farm vermicomposting. 2 pp.  (Please search the web or visit you local merchant to purchase.)