From addressing the issue of flooding, to creating a pumpkin patch, sustainable agriculture kids are in the process of developing their final projects.
For my final project, I am working with Alex to establish a worm compost system onto our farm. As of the moment, we have found a used worm composting tower, have allocated a space on the farm for the tower, and have begun setting the space up to accommodate the worms. Over the summer, the worms will need a space where they can stay cool and hydrated, so we have set up shade netting in the "worm spot" to protect them from the heat and we will rigging extended irrigation to their tower that is synced to the crops' irrigation schedule. We have also asked around for worms but are also going to use worms from our own beds and around the farm in the mix. And finally, we will need to create and install a sign to remind people of the worms and help them locate the tower as well.
Hopefully, through the establishment of this worm compost system, we will be able to produce more compost and at a faster rate to help close the loop on our farm. (Image: our worm spot with shade netting)
- Sarah
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