Turn Waste into Wealth 3-day Workshop: Composting for Profit & Purpose

Turn waste into wealth! Learn to compost with worms, grow rich soil, and start a side business—all from your porch. No experience needed!

About this Event


Turn Waste into Wealth

Dates: December 16–18, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM daily

Location: 85831 Miner Rd., Yulee, FL 32097

Format: Hands-on, in-person workshop

Workshop Purpose

This 3-day workshop teaches you how to build and manage a worm composting system from scratch. Whether you're interested in personal use or starting a small business, you'll leave with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to turn food waste into valuable compost and income.

What you get with your ticket purchase

• 5 gallon "mother bin" main composting bin
• Starter colony of composting worms (over 100 red wigglers)
• Custom no see-um mesh-topper (helps reduce flies)
• 1 year supply of pulverized eggshells (for grit)
• 20 gallon "finishing bin" to prepare worms for storage/sale/utilization
• Small handheld cultivaor "hand rake" to mix worm bins
• 25 live bait containers to store/sell/utilize worms
• A printed guide and bin log
• Knowledge to grow, scale, and sell
• Access to a private support group for follow-up

What You'll Need

• A shaded, screened-in porch, garage, or shed with decent airflow and workspace
• Space to store worm bins, supplies, and tools nearby
• Cardboard (such as package/delivery boxes) and food scraps

Daily Breakdown

Day 1: Foundations & First Bin Build

• Introduction to vermicomposting

• Worm biology and composting ecosystem

• Benefits: gardening, fishing bait, and income

• Materials overview and sourcing

• Hands-on: Build your first worm bin

Day 2: Managing Bins & Scaling Up

• Feeding routines and moisture control

• Troubleshooting pests and fly prevention

• Creating and maintaining a “Mother Pile”

• Exploring different bin types (totes, tanks, buckets, kiddie pools)

• Hands-on: Feeding and maintaining your bin

Day 3: Harvesting, Using, and Selling

• Harvesting worm castings and worms

• Using compost in your garden or for bait

• How to package and sell worms/castings

• Business basics: pricing, marketing, and scaling

• Hands-on: Harvesting demo and Q&A

Agenda


🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Day 1: Welcome and Introductions

Info: Overview of the workshop. Welcome and Introductions. Pre-evaluation. Participant goals.

🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Vermicomposting 101

Info: What is vermicomposting? Worm biology & compost ecosystem. Benefits: gardening, bait, business

🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Materials & Setup

Info: Types of bins (totes, tanks, buckets). What worms need to thrive. Sourcing materials affordably.

🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Hands-On: Build Your First Bin

Info: Step-by-step bin assembly. Bedding, moisture, and airflow setup.

🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Q&A + Daily Wrap-Up

Info: Troubleshooting early issues. What to prep for Day 2.

🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Day 2: Check-in & Recap

Info: Review of Day 1. Share bin progress

🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Feeding & Moisture Management

Info: What to feed (and what not to). How to monitor and adjust moisture. Preventing pests and odors

🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
The Mother Pile & Multi-Bin Systems

Info: Practice feeding and turning compost. Identifying healthy vs. unhealthy bins.

🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Q&A + Daily Wrap-Up

Info: Tips for scaling. What to prep for Day 3.

🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Day 3: Harvesting, Using, and Selling

Info: Review of Day 2. Participant Questions.

Harvesting Castings and Worms

Info: When and how to harvest. Separating worms from compost. Storing and using castings.

🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Using and Selling Your Products

Info: Using compost in gardens. Selling worms and castings. Packaging, pricing, and marketing

🕑: 01:15 AM - 01:45 PM
Hands-On: Harvesting Demo

Info: Live demonstration. Practice session.

🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Final Q&A + Graduation

Info: Participant feedback. Certificates. Next steps and follow-up group info.

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