Turn Waste into Wealth 3-day Workshop: Composting for Profit & Purpose
Schedule
Tue, 16 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 18 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
85831 Miner Rd | Yulee, FL
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.
Where is it happening?
85831 Miner Rd, 85831 Miner Road, Yulee, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 55.20
