Worm Business Conference

The Worm Business Conference at the Arizona Worm Farm in Phoenix is the ideal event for anyone considering entering the worm breeding or worm composting business. This conference will provide attendees with hands-on training, coaching, and valuable business advice from leading experts in the U.S. worm farming community. Participants will learn about starting a profitable worm farm, with demonstrations of successful worm breeding operations and various processes involved in producing worm castings using wedge and CFW methods. Attendees will have the opportunity to observe the screening, bagging, and mixing processes in both low and medium-volume environments, featuring equipment from Jet, Sittler, and UNCO to help determine the best fit for their operations. Day two will focus on interactive workshops, allowing participants to work in groups on breeding, castings, tea, and composting processes. This hands-on training is designed to provide practical experience for each aspect of worm farming, ensuring attendees leave with the knowledge they need to succeed. Registration fees include conference materials, lunches on both days, and full access to speakers and training sessions. Notably, the conference acknowledges the reality of the worm business, emphasizing that success requires significant investment in space, equipment, and marketing. Featured speakers at the conference include Steve Churchill from The Urban Worm Company, who started his venture in 2014 and is recognized as a leader in marketing within the vermiculture community. Another prominent speaker is Zach Brooks, the owner and manager of Arizona Worm Farm, who has built a successful worm and composting business that generates almost three million dollars annually. Their insights, along with a detailed operating manual and step-by-step training for a successful BSFL (Black Soldier Fly Larvae) operation, will aid attendees in developing effective marketing plans and optimizing business processes. Additionally, roundtable discussions will encourage open conversations among participants to share experiences and insights, thereby fostering a collaborative learning environment. The event is designed for a diverse audience, including worm farmers looking to enhance their operations and composters aiming to increase profitability.