Tour: Worm Farm - Organic Life Amendments, Lumberton, NC

[@A-V]

These visits with worm farmers, introducing us to the people & showing us their operations, are awesome. Keep up the great work - thanks Capt Matt & Jude!!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Thanks @A-V ... we might have to bring the tour bus (Honda Civic) your way soon!

[@A-V]

That would give me a reason to tidy up the disaster area that I call home _(how much does it cost to rent a bulldozer & dumpster for a week or two??)_ Haha!

[@lynnelichtenstern-ug1fb]

You have challenged me! To go around my neighborhood and offer samples.....I am just getting started and have a fear of meeting new people.

[@OrganicLifeAmendments]

I am so glad to see that your response is to challenge yourself 💪🪱 Doing this interview was huge for me as I’ve lived as a hermit my entire life. When we come out of our comfort zones amazing things can happen! I wish you the best, please keep me updated in your journey.

[@juliepoolie5494]

@@OrganicLifeAmendmentsYou were fantastic! You motivated me to do more with my two small indoor bins I started just 5 months ago. I just have a couple raised vegetable beds and some areas for flowers. I’m going to sift my bins and split them to increase the worm population and get more castings. And to hear your and Matt’s opinions on what is happening in the world right now is an affirmation to my own thoughts. Back to basics! My first medicinal herb has germinated and I have learned how to pressure can my veggie harvest! I love that your kids are at your feet and wife by your side when you are worming. You are a good guy!

[@barbaravanerp4598]

Good for you! You’ll meet your tribe and the others will be obvious. But that’s ok.

[@dannyschumaker]

Once u get over that fear u will go places :). Just talking to people and being real with them and genuine makes a world a difference. When I was younger I used to think I could sell a turd to someone if given enough time to talk to them.

[@AnitaOwings]

Brandis is my rock star!! Congratulations.. 🎉 Worm People Unite!!! I’m so proud to be part of this movement to save the soil and provide the beneficial microbes, fungi and beneficial bacteria to our soil. If we save the soil we save the earth. 🪱🪱🪱🪱

[@OrganicLifeAmendments]

Thank you !! Stay WORMY !!!

[@timcoates3821]

I am 52. 34 years ago I tried to grow food in clay soil. I had big worm bins because I knew I needed the castings to make my soil great.. I wish back then I had known about the back to Eden gardening. I don't have my big worm bins now Unfortunately as I rent, but I have many small bins of worms.My growing medium is mainly broken down wood chips, if I need exrmtra growing medium I use I combination of composted cow manure, rice hulls, coco coia and mix that with my broken down woodchip soil. It works in pots and my small movable growing beds. It does take time fir the back to Eden gardening method to work. This is my 4th year of doing it and my first year of using just worm castings and worm casting tea to use on my plants

[@downtoearth139]

Absolutely loved this And what to see more tours and interviews Brandis is rocking it and a great motivation to others in the community And Matt is always the GOAT And Jude is a great interviewer

[@OrganicLifeAmendments]

Thanks bud!

[@downtoearth139]

Iv watched this twice and got more from it second time around

[@Carvis2022]

Good to see people growing organic, my area of Canada is booming 👏🏾🙌🏾worms worms 🪱 castings are the best

[@maryc6177]

I enjoyed this video. I like how Captain Matt is including Jude in the business.

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Glad to hear it Mary... I love having my grandkids work with me and the worms.

[@Th4thWiseman]

Thankyou Brandis,Matt and Jude the Midas touch of worms travels far and the repercussions are only more goodness ❤️✔️👍

[@dnawormcastings]

Great video on more people growing worms and making healthier gardening 🇳🇿❤️

[@rootsinmusic]

Brandis Wise words!!! Inspiring!! Thank you. Just started my worm journey 🙏

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Inspiring for sure. Brandis shares so much information and wisdom in the WormPeople.com forum as well - We'd like to invite you to join the forum over at community.wormpeople.com/ There’s tons of information and experienced Worm People over there who support each other on their journeys.

[@OrganicLifeAmendments]

Thank you!! I wish you well in your journey!

[@Ty-nq4fh]

This guy is a good old American. His story about the babies and cacoons and what motivates him is absolute gold. God bless America.

[@sherrywebster1675]

This was a wonderful conversation thank you so much

[@Newtable_Blooms]

Life savers! Thank yous for your work.

[@cliffpalermo]

Great message and thanks for sharing! This is what makes youtube great. Keep spreading the message!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Thanks for the encouragement, Cliff!

[@CocoKmimi]

Amazing channel!!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Adventuresofawormman-yp9ds]

Very nice. Thank you for the tour!

[@jacquelinegoddeau9725]

Very interesting interview. Thanks for sharing!

[@jfilet]

good stuff

[@Tommyatoms]

I have been doing worm herding since my daughter was a baby and I just love it. Ive never had enough to sell but I have given some to friends and most of them now ask me for castings every spring. I think people are starting to get it. I'm seriously considering setting up a little business now that I recently retired. Good luck to yall.

[@danrussel7294]

I have the same questions several others have asked. Where do you order the bags and what do you sell them for? Thanks for the sharing.

[@OrganicLifeAmendments]

Hello Dan, my apologies for the late reply. I order my bags from Amazon. Firekiln is the brand I do believe. Kraft paper bags. Prices can vary depending on location and whatever you decide of course, but we sell ours for: 1 qt- 8.00 1 gallon-15.00 5 gallon-35.00 Hope this helps.

[@durritidumange]

I love all of your videos. Have learned a ton of helpful info. One thing I haven't seen covered is how to prevent/ eliminate pests. Specifically, fruit flies and fungus gnats. I've used Steinernema feltiae with some success but overall gnats have been a serious problem in open breeding bins and somewhat exposed bins like continuous flow through systems. Any tips to offer?

[@sy73326]

Captain Matt thank you for all the information. If I wanted to put worms in my raised beds which worm would you suggest

[@dontecrane4495]

Hey Captain Matt,where can I get the bags that you are selling the worms castings in(gallon bags that you see casting in

[@jillwdunn]

I have the same question. Thanks for the video!

[@danrussel7294]

I guess they're not able to answer. Go to uline search tie tin food bags

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Here's the free labels/signage templates as well as the packaging materials learn.wormpeople.com/course/labels-and-signage

[@michaelwalborn1384]

Where do you get the compost and bedding for your first batch of worms

[@rickyrishel8198]

Captain Matt do you sell balk worms ty

[@troydunn6228]

Really appreciate the video. What do you use for your bedding for the Euros? Thanks

[@OrganicLifeAmendments]

Thanks I am glad you found it informative! We use a NOP compliant compost. It’s leaf waste and organically grown food waste.

[@troydunn6228]

@@OrganicLifeAmendments sounds good. I have been calling and looking for a source. Our dumps so far are not willing to allow people to take it. Thank you.

[@OrganicLifeAmendments]

@@troydunn6228have you tried a composting facility?

[@louisethomas8074]

How do you sift worms to separate the eggs

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Hi Louise... here's a good overview kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYrZYaV4ft2Bgs0si=mROyWwhwr-vAJj0i

[@jfilet]

going prices?

[@OrganicLifeAmendments]

1 qt-8.00 1 gallon- 15.00 5 gallon- 35.00 Prices vary depending upon location. Thanks.

[@johnnyfilet1690]

Thanks

[@ookiee1]

what sifter do you use?

[@OrganicLifeAmendments]

I am currently using a handheld sifter from Amazon, nothing fancy. I just ordered a sifter from memes worms. I sifted 45 gallons last night and it took me 4 hours 🤪

[@Mzamansajib]

Hi Captain, This is M.Moniruzzamn From bangladesh. I produce organic fertilizer by worm.

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Wonderful to hear M.Moniruzzamn ... We’d be honored to have you join the forum over at community.wormpeople.com - your hard-earned experience would be so valuable to the community... and I think your perspective would be helpful to folks in different climates.

[@Mzamansajib]

@@CaptainMattsWorms Sure Captain, I work for green world and safe food.

[@Mzamansajib]

Now My Farm Have More than 70 Kilo Worm.

[@LukeCharde]

Amazing… would love to hear more over in the forum

[@Mzamansajib]

@@LukeCharde Thanks