The Dirt on Worms

agweb.com by Pam Smith | Nov. 18, 2009 (News Report)

The earthworm has long been considered the farmer’s friend. Their burrowing has always been thought to aerate the soil while their droppings provide fertilizer. No-till farmers count on these tireless workers to improve soil tilth. And on their worst day, earthworms sacrifice everything to land us a lunch from our favorite fishing hole Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Business, Sci/Tech
Topics: Environment, U.S. Economy, Green Technology, Farming, Biology, Science, Hunger, Water
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Posted by: Posted by Glenn LaBauve - Nov 18, 2009 - 5:42 PM PST
Reviewed by: Glenn LaBauve (review), Cynthia Gilbert (review)
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Edited by: Glenn LaBauve - Nov 18, 2009 - 5:46 PM PST

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Glenn LaBauve
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 by Glenn LaBauve - Nov. 18, 2009

Takes a good look at the dangers of simply following conventional wisdom and being more aware of your impact on the enviroment in seemly small thing you do.

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 by Cynthia Gilbert - Nov. 19, 2009
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