This webinar discusses the science and economics behind the use of worms in the processes of composting (i.e., vermicomposting) and treatment of wastewater and manure liquid waste stream (vermifiltration). This presentation was originally broadcast on May 20, 2022.
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Use of Vermifiltration as a Tool for Manure Management
Pius Ndegwa, Washington State University (10 minutes)
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Results from a pilot-scale study on a commercial dairy farm
Gilbert Miito, University of Missouri (13 minutes)
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Worm Powered Wastewater Solutions
Patrick Beckett, BioFiltro (17 minutes)
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Panel Discussion
All Presenters (21 minutes)
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