Why worms (and microbes) are catching on as a manure pollution solution

Short summary

California dairy farmers are adopting vermicomposting—using worms and microbes—to break down manure and reduce pollution from agricultural runoff. The article profiles a third-generation farmer in Hickman experimenting with worm beds as a low-cost, natural alternative to conventional manure management. While promising for sustainability, the approach is still catching on and faces scalability questions.

• •California dairy farmers using worms and microbes for manure management
• •Vermicomposting offers a natural alternative to conventional pollution controls
• •Approach is promising but still early in adoption

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