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Earthworms as Food

Objectives:
demonstrate earthworms as source of protein for humans.
determine nutritional adequacy and cooking methods.
document composting or sewage as input and reproduction rate, research disease or parasite problems.
 
Site:
Wisconsin
 
Principals:
Ron Darby as worm bed designer
Nancy Lieder as site and project manager
Shuichi Inoue as chef developing recipes
Roger Thuma as construction assistant
Darryyll Jones of Vital Earth as consultant
Status:
Operational by Jun, 2000
Documentation to Jul, 2000 by Ron Darby
Project Plan for synergy with hydroponics, current to Apr, 2001
 
Funding:
$400 for chipper to produce compost, $995 for lumber and supplies, $175 travel expenses, $250 for antique wringer/washer, and $622 for construction tools