vermiculture

[ vur-mi-kuhl-cher ]

noun

1. the raising and production of earthworms and their by-products.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vermiculture¹

vermi- + culture

Example Sentences

She leads workshops about vermiculture in schools and community gardens.

From Seattle Times

Once the nonprofit assumes control, the organization will oversee the creation of a farming training program for people of color and socially marginalized groups, with hopes of harnessing the environmental benefits of rabbitry and vermiculture composting.

From Los Angeles Times

Increasing implementation of methane mitigation tools and technologies already in existence — like biofiltration/vermiculture, methane digesters and feed additives — offers an efficient path forward, experts say.

From Seattle Times

Vermiculture — How to make compost by raising worms on kitchen scraps, a free presentation by the UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Orange County from 11 a.m. to noon at the Shipley Nature Center, 17851 Goldenwest St. in Huntington Beach.

From Los Angeles Times

Vermiculture — How to make compost by raising worms on kitchen scraps, a free presentation by the UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Orange County from 11 a.m. to noon at the Shipley Nature Center, 17851 Goldenwest St. in Huntington Beach.

From Los Angeles Times