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17 May 2013 - CHICO DREAMS BIG FOR TEENS

May, 2013 - California Dream Week (CADW) Media/journalist contact: Melisa Lasell press@bt-media.net t: 530-570-0982 Reader inquiries: Liz Gardner info@CaliforniaDreamWeek.org t: 530-554-2279 Californ ... More!


15 May 2013 - Fairytale Town's Farms and Friends Go Green event May 18

The Worm Farm Learning Foundation is excited to be a part of Fairytale Town’s Farms & Friends Go Green! event this Saturday, May 18 from 11AM-3PM. Come one come all to learn about worms at this magical day celebrating agriculture and the environment!… It’s a fun-filled celebr ... More!


13 April 2013 - May date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

April 13, 2013 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on May 4, 2013 at 10:00 am. Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more. Participation is free to the public, but pri ... More!


15 March 2013 - April date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

March 15, 2013 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on April 6, 2013 at 10:00 am. Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more. Participation is free to the public, but p ... More!


12 February 2013 - March date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

February 12, 2013 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on March 2, 2013 at 10:00 am. Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more. Participation is free to the publi ... More!


7 January 2013 - February date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

January 7, 2013 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on February 2, 2013 at 10:00 am. Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more. Participation is free to the public, ... More!


11 December 2012 - January date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

December 11, 2012 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on January 5, 2013 at 10:00 am.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more.  Par ... More!


16 November 2012 - December date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

November 16, 2012 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on December 1, 2012 at 10:00 am.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more.  Participation is free to the public, ... More!


22 October 2012 - November date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

October 22, 2012 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on November 3, 2012 at 10:00 am.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more.  Parti ... More!


3 October 2012 - The Worm Farm to be a participant in the 2012 Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend - OCTOBER 6-7

The Worm Farm is proud to be a participant in the 2012 Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend this Saturday, October 6, 2012 and Sunday, October 7, 2012. We will be handing out samples of our organic worm castings, along with starter plants to those participating in the event. Along with th ... More!


17 September 2012 - October date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

September 17, 2012 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on October 6, 2012 at 10:00 am.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more.  Part ... More!


14 August 2012 - September date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

August 14, 2012 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on September 1, 2012 at 10:00 am.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more.  Parti ... More!


13 August 2012 - The Worm Farm Learning Foundation to participate in the Annie B's Community Drive

August 13, 2012 Through the 2012 Annie B’s Community Drive, grant money will be added to each and every donation made to The Worm Farm Learning Foundation through September 2012. Each year The Worm Farm Learning Foundation provides free educational venues for 100s of classrooms and thous ... More!


14 July 2012 - August date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

July 14, 2012 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on August 4, 2012 at 10:00 am.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more.  Participat ... More!


19 June 2012 - July date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

June 18, 2012 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on  July 7, 2012 at 10:00 am.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more.  ... More!


14 June 2012 - GREEN LIFE ECO FEST - June 23

The Worm Farm was invited to the Northern California GREEN LIFE ECO FEST (http://greenlifeecofest.org/) and we will be there on Saturday June 23 only giving free worm workshops. Grass Valley is the perfect place to escape the heat and get a hands-on educ ... More!


21 May 2012 - June date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

May 21, 2012 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on  June 2, 2012, from 10am-12 noon.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more.  Parti ... More!


27 April 2012 - May date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

April 27, 2012 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on  May 5, 2012, from 10am-12 noon.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more.  Part ... More!


27 March 2012 - CALIFORNIA DREAM WEEK
SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL DATES ANNOUNCED - MAY 10-13

March, 2012 Press Inquiries: bt-media press@bt-media.net t: 530-554-2279 | 530-898-9009 Reader Inquires to:info@CaliforniaDreamWeek.org t: 530-554-2279 | 530-898-9009 California Dream Week (CADW) SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL DATES ANNOUNCED - MAY 10-13Download ... More!


23 March 2012 - April date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

March 23, 2012 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on  April 7, 2012, from 10am-12 noon.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more.  P ... More!


1 March 2012 - FAIRYTALE TOWN GOES GREEN with THE WORM FARM LEARNING FOUNDATION - March 10, 2012, 11am - 3pm

3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento   Children learn through play and that is what Fairytale Town is all about!  Saturday March 10, Fairytale Town is going green and The Worm Farm will be there to share fun fa ... More!


1 March 2012 - AG SPEED DATING - March 5, 2012, 9am-Noon

Holiday Inn, Chico  The Worm Farm proudly supports the 2012 edition of Chico's own Ag Speed dating.  The event provides a unique opportunity to know our local food supply chain and is free to producers and ... More!


17 February 2012 - March date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

February 17, 2012 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on  March 3, 2012, from 10am-12 noon.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more.  Part ... More!


26 January 2012 - February date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

January 26, 2012 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on  February 4, 2012, from 10am-12 noon.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more.  Pa ... More!


20 December 2011 - California Dream Week (CADW). Pre–­registration up 500 percent compared to 2010

December, 2011 Press Inquiries: bt-media press@bt-media.net t: 530-554-2279 | 530-898-9009 ... More!


19 December 2011 - January date for Worm Bin Workshop Announced

December 19, 2011 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on  January 14, 2012, from 10am-12 noon.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more.  ... More!


10 November 2011 - The Worm Bin Workshop

November 10, 2011 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on  December 3, 2011, from 10am-12 noon.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more.  P ... More!


25 October 2011 - CALL FOR ENTRIES ANNOUNCED.
CALIFORNIA DREAM WEEK LAUNCHES 2ND EDITION

October, 2011 Press Inquiries: bt-media press@bt-media.net t: 530-554-2279 | 530-898-9009 Reader Inquires to: info@CaliforniaDreamWeek.org t: 530-554-2279 | 530-898-9009 ... More!


21 October 2011 - The Worm Bin Workshop

October 21, 2011 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on  November 5, 2011, from 10am-12 noon.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more.  Participation is free to the ... More!


10 October 2011 - Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend

The Worm Farm is proud to announce that this year's participation in the Sierra Oro Passport Farm Trail was a great success.  Over 700 visitors came to visit the farm and learn about worms - and we think that is amazing! All our visitors received a gift certificate for a discount in Spring for ... More!


13 September 2011 - The Worm Bin Workshop

September 13, 2011 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on  October 8, 2011, from 10am-12 noon.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic co ... More!


13 September 2011 - Thursday Night Market Presents Annie B’s Community Drive

Durham, California - September 13, 2011 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation, along with other North State nonprofits participating in the Annie B’s Community Drive will showcase their services in the Chico City Plaza during the Thursday Night Market Presents on September 15. North Valley Commun ... More!


23 August 2011 - Unique opportunity for North State families

Program helps grow donations for school educational tours at The Worm Farm Learning Foundation Durham, CALIFORNIA - August 2011: The Worm Farm Learning Foundation announces that it will be participating in the 2011 edition of the Annie B's Community Drive organized by the North Valley Commu ... More!


23 August 2011 - The Worm Bin Workshop

August 23, 2011 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the the next Worm Bin Workshop on  September 3, 2011, from 10am-12 noon.  Participants will find out all about worms, how to aerate their soil, aerobic vs. anaerobic conditions and more.  Participation is free ... More!


25 July 2011 - The Worm Bin Workshop

The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on  August 13, 2011, from 10am-12 noon.  Participants will find out all about worms, build their own worm bin factory and get 1 pound of worms to start composting their kitch ... More!


29 April 2011 - California Dream Week Festival

A festival celebrating youth, sustainability and creativity ALL proceeds go to college scholarships and funding for North State schools!   DREAM Passport (May 5-8): Purchase your $5 Passport now and have it stamped from participa ... More!


29 April 2011 - California Dream Week Special Gifts

California Dream Week will be giving away $1000's of dollars in prizes at participating locations. ... More!


28 April 2011 - Gift Certificates for California Dream Week Special Gifts

5 Gift Certificates for California Dream Week Special Gifts donated by The Worm Farm: ... More!


4 April 2011 - California Dream Week, May 5 - May 8

The Worm Farm is pleased as punch to be a partner sponsor of California Dream Week. A festival of dreams from May 5-8 Dream projects, Dream walks, Dream hunts... Each day a new adventure packed with new surprises Benefit concerts on May 6th and May 7th Check out this link to learn ... More!


11 February 2011 - Worm Farm made me feel like a garden celebrity

By Heather Hacking on February 10, 2011 Sow There! www.norcalblogs.com We all get burned out with our lives, our jobs, our clothes, our fr ... More!


1 February 2011 - DIY Worm Bin Workshop

February 1, 2011 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on February 5, 2011, from 10am-12 noon.  Participants will find out all about worms, build their own worm bin factory and get 1 pound of worms to start compost ... More!


20 January 2011 - Raffle winners

Congratulations to the January 19, 2011 raffle winners! Raffle prizes were awarded both to fans of California Dream Week Facebook page and to students who have already registered to participate in the green ideas contest of California Dream Week. Facebook fan winners ArneLaurel Stanfield and ... More!


19 January 2011 - New product

The Worm Farm has introduced the new UrBin Grower by Nature’s Footprint into their online shopping cart. Now customers of The Worm Farm may easily purchase this convenient solution which contains everything you need to start a contained garden, including soil amendments and over 30 trace mineral ... More!


18 January 2011 - 1000 worms at California Dream Week for their Facebook fans

Event time: Wednesday, January 19 · 4:30pm - 5:00pm The Worm Farm really wants to see the same green-minded folks who like taking care of the earth support California Dream Week, an event for everyone, not just for Californians. So no matter where you are from, please take the time to go "lik ... More!


17 January 2011 - The Worm Farm prizes

The Worm Farm ok all you red worm fans... this week's raffle is being sponsored by The Worm Farm. Two prizes. Go "like" California Dream Week quick! You could win 1 pound of red worms OR a hat from The Worm Farm...so be sure to post on their wall and let them know what you think about the prizes t ... More!


4 January 2011 - California Dream Week - January 5, Special Gifts

ChicoBag™ is the generous sponsor for the January 5, 2011 raffles being held for Facebook fans of California Dream Week and for all Junior and Senior students that have pre-registered for the California Dream Week sustainability design contest. There will be 2 winners for each raffle and the prize ... More!


3 January 2011 - The Worm Bin Workshop

The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on  January 08, 2011, from 10am-12 noon.  Participants will find out all about worms, build their own worm bin factory and get 1 pound of worms to start composting their kitchen s ... More!


3 January 2011 - California Dream Week HAPPY NEW YEAR

Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 California Dream Week will be having a free raffle for all their Facebook fans (from around the globe) & for all N. California High School Juniors & Seniors who have pre-registered in California Dream Week. This is a small token to show thanks to their fans for showin ... More!


20 December 2010 - The Worm Farm annual Holiday Special

The Worm Farm, a leader in sustainable practices for home composting and gardening products, has announced its annual year-end holiday special through January 1, 2010.  This yearly special is a huge hit for consumers and families looking for an earth-friendly way to easily dispose of their ... More!


20 December 2010 - The Winter Harvest Handbook

Tips from "The Winter Harvest Handbook" by Eliot Coleman Condensed and abridged from: Permaculture Magazine Some reasons for having a Winter Garden You may still have some veggies in your garden if you didn’t turn them to mulch in the fall, and that’s a few less things to buy at the ... More!


2 December 2010 - The first student registrations for California Dream Week

The first student registrations for California Dream Week were received on Wednesday, December 1. The registrations come from Buhach Colony High School in Atwater (Merced union High School District in Merced County). Congratulations! ... More!


2 December 2010 - The Worm Farm is sponsor of California Dream Week

The Worm Farm is proud to be a sponsor of California Dream Week! This cultural event that will allow Juniors and Seniors to express their dreams around sustainability in the international design arena, and also generate funds for California North State schools. To learn more, visit California Drea ... More!


30 November 2010 - The Worm Bin Workshop

November 30, 2010 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on December 4, 2010, from 10am-12 noon.  Participants will find out all about worms, build their own worm bin factory and get 1 pound of worms to start compos ... More!


12 October 2010 - Passport Bonus Week-end

News Flash! News Flash! The Worm Farm will be open Saturday October 16 for the Passport Bonus Week-end, and The Worm Farm Learning Foundation will also have a day worm bin workshop that morning (the second this month!). If you want to attend, call the office 530-894-1276 to make your reservation. Ou ... More!


11 October 2010 - Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Week-end a huge success!

During the 2010 edition of the California North State’s "Passport Week-end”, The Worm Farm had over 150 intrepid visitors venturing past our gates to learn about red worms, composting, and an array of helpful information to create splendid gardens. We want to thank all our friends who helped make th ... More!


4 October 2010 - The Worm Farm in the news… “BioCycle” September 2010

North Carolina State University (NCSU) held its 10th annual Vermiculture Conference in Durham on May 27-28, 2010. See more. ... More!


2 September 2010 - The Worm Bin Workshop

September 2, 2010 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on September 4, 2010, from 10am-12 noon.  Participants will find out all about worms, build their own worm bin factory and get 1 pound of worms to start compo ... More!


2 September 2010 - Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend

Passport Weekend: Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Bonus Weekend: Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: The Worm Farm The Worm Farm is one of many local farms and winerie ... More!


21 July 2010 - The Worm Farm Learning Foundation to participate in the Annie B’s Community Drive

July 21, 2010 Through the 2010 Annie B’s Community Drive, grant money will be added to each and every donation made to The Worm Farm Learning Foundation through September 30, 2010.  To make your donation, visit www.nvcf.org, and select The Worm Farm Learning Foundation under Envir ... More!


8 July 2010 - Family fun for a hot August morning. Aug 7: the next Worm Bin Workshop

July 8, 2010 The Worm Farm Learning Foundation has announced it will be conducting the next Worm Bin Workshop on August 7, 2010, from 10am-12 noon.  Participants will find out all about worms, build their own worm bin factory and get 1 pound of worms to start composting their kitchen scr ... More!


2 July 2010 - Upcoming Worm Bin Workshop scheduled for July 3

The Worm Farm® Learning Foundation will be having its monthly Worm Bin Workshop at The Worm Farm on July 3, 2010.  Anyone wishing to attend should call before 9am July 3rd to reserve a place.  Workshop includes fun learning for all ages with founder Mark Purser, materials required ... More!


28 June 2010 - Field to Fork: delicious delights and red wiggler learning

June 28, 2010 The Worm Farm® Learning Foundation shared with visitors from around the Northern State visiting Red Bluff's annual "Field to Fork" event on June 26, the advantages of composting with worms.  From the homemade pancake breakfast, through the farmer's market, and along the North State ... More!


14 June 2010 - The Worm Farm Learning Foundation at Red Bluff's annual Field to Fork event

June 14, 2010   The Worm Farm® Learning Foundation will be present at Red Bluff's annual Field to Fork event. The event will take place at the Red Bluff River Park located on the Sacramento River.  Red Bluff's Saturday Farmer's Market, a weekly event during the summer months ... More!


13 May 2010 - Chico News & Review - Planting season is here!

By Christine G.K. LaPado. More stories by this author... This article was published on 05.13.10. The Worm Farm’s John Stewart holds a handful of nutrient-rich worm castings. PHOTO BY CHRISTINE G.K. LAPADO It’s planting season, which means dirt—lots of ... More!


17 September 2009 - Capital Press - A sea of change at Butte College

Rise in popularity of sustainable ag has opened new markets, student says. By TIM HEARDEN This article was published on 09.17.09. Tim Hearden/Capital Press Butte College students (from left) Michael Spinola, Luke Millironand Rebecca Joyner plant o ... More!


17 September 2009 - Chico News & Review - Butte College's organic garden gets a boost from The Worm Farm

This article was published on 09.17.09. PHOTO BY BRUCE HICKS The Worm Farm in Durham has given Butte College’s organic produce project a helping hand, by donating nutrient-rich compost to the local community colle ... More!


- Worm Compost Products Soil Nutrition the Right Way

Reprinted from an article in Western Green Growers Magazine Worm farms are beginning to raise eyebrows throughout the green growing industry, and for good reason. In Durham, Calif., there isn’t just a store, but an entire worm farm simply dubbed “The Worm Farm”. The Worm Farm, located seven mile ... More!


- Peculiar Professions - Worm Farming

Reprinted from an article in Millionaire Magazine. You've heard that Old McDonald had a farm, and on his farm he had some pigs, cows and ducks — to name just a few of his critters. But this “Old McDonald” and his wife have a farm that is far from the ordinary nursery rhyme song. In fact, their ... More!