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Cave-Ins: Bridging and Sink-Holes

Cave-Ins: Bridging and Sink-Holes

by Dan Lonowski | Oct 31, 2022 | CFT Guidelines, CFT Systems, Michigan SoilWorks, Vermicomposting

Continuous flow vermicomposters depend on regular harvesting to produce a fairly uniform amount of product with each cutting bar movement. The moist material at the bottom will have developed a texture or tilth over its trip down from the top, that is a result of...
Keeping Records for a Successful Worm Bin

Keeping Records for a Successful Worm Bin

by misoil | Jul 19, 2022 | CFT Systems, Vermicomposting

When starting up a new worm bin, things are changing week to week. While you are going through your startup, it is especially helpful to keep good records – a logbook, calendar, or a pad on a clipboard. Frequently you will find yourself trying to remember something...
The First 16 Weeks With Your CFT

The First 16 Weeks With Your CFT

by misoil | Jun 20, 2022 | CFT Guidelines, CFT Systems, Michigan SoilWorks

Initial Startup / Week 0 Assemble your CFT Line grating and add 4 inches (10 cm)of base layer Top with 4 inches (10 cm) of feedstock Add livestock – 20 lbs (10 kg) of worms per module Support from Michigan SoilWorks as needed Start Filling the Bin / Weeks 1 to 8 Add 2...
History of Continuous Flow Through Vermicomposting Machines (CFT’s)

History of Continuous Flow Through Vermicomposting Machines (CFT’s)

by misoil | Jun 7, 2022 | CFT Systems, Michigan SoilWorks, Vermicomposting

Commercial vermicomposting machines are a relatively new invention—the first concept appeared only 40 years ago. They quickly took the form of a long raised trough and evolved through efficiencies to the machines we know today. But they weren’t always that way! The...
Notching out the Gratings

Notching out the Gratings

by Dan Lonowski | Feb 25, 2022 | CFT Assembly, CFT Systems, Michigan SoilWorks

Here is a hack to improve the flow of material near the H-Frames, where it gets compacted and makes tough going for the cutting bar. The grating openings are 2″ x 4”, except at the ends of each Bed Frame. There, the gratings were cut to fit the frame, leaving...
How Do You Calculate Input and Output?

How Do You Calculate Input and Output?

by Dan Lonowski | Dec 8, 2021 | CFT Guidelines, CFT Systems, Michigan SoilWorks

The Business End of Vermicomposting Many people are familiar with vermiculture – the life-science side of things – but the amounts to feed and harvest, the timing, weights and measures, these are not well documented. Here are many of the important rates and...
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