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6 Fundamental Requirements For Success With Worms

6 Fundamental Requirements For Success With Worms Meme's Worms

Susan is an avid student of "Life in the Soil" microbiology, with the help of her microscope, and soil regeneration practices.  She has studied under Dr. Elaine Ingham, world renowned Soil Microbiologist, Gabe Brown and many others. She is a Certified Soil Advocate for Kiss The Ground regenerative ag.  Susan is an international Advisor, Consultant, and Educator, and has consulted to the three largest commercial worm farms in North America.

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