WormWoman, a.k.a. Mary Appelhof would like to recognize a wonderful young vermicomposting entrepreneur. Cody is a young man who has achieved a successful small business and a very young age. With a copy of my book "Worms Eat My Garbage" and a great deal of creativity Cody is top worm in my book. I think you will all enjoy his story.
Congratulations Cody!
WormWoman

My name is Cody B. I am 13 years old and live in Northeast Washington. I am a homeschooler and am productive in Boy Scouts, 4H, and I started a chess club. I started worm farming about 4 1/2 years ago. After my first 2 years I decided that this is what I wanted to do for a living and 2 1/2 years later I still do!!! My first 2 years were not very pretty, I grabbed a cardboard box filled it with dirt and rocks and a few night crawlers then put about 3 pounds of leftovers in the box three weeks later... well you can probably guess what happened!!! However, now I am much better at it and I know what and what not to do. I use a Can-O-Worms bin with about 6,000 happy little red worms inside. I enjoy worm farming very much. I use the worm compost on my little aloe vera plants, I am getting so much of it that I will be selling it soon. I also enjoy teaching others how to worm farm, I set them up with bins, worms and lessons for a set price. I would like to expand my business soon by buying more bins and possibly a small shed to put them all in, once I get a little older I would also like to build a green house and grow plants to sell with the wonderful compost I receive.

This summer I did a public speaking presentation at our local fair titled " Ask me about my worms". I won Grand Champion in the 4-H intermediate division. That award enabled me to compete at state level at the Puyallup State Fair where I won a blue ribbon and also a special judges merit award! So anyway, that is some information on me and my business. I am honored that you have considered me to put on your web site,

Thank You,

Cody B
Owner, CoBonn Worms