Objectives:
            
              - demonstrate earthworms as source of
                  protein for humans. 
 
              - determine nutritional adequacy and
                  cooking methods. 
 
              - document composting or sewage as input
                  and reproduction rate, research disease or parasite problems.
 
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              - Site: 
 
              - Wisconsin 
 
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              - Principals: 
 
              - Ron Darby as worm bed designer
 
              - Nancy Lieder as site and project
                  manager
 
              - Shuichi Inoue as chef developing
                  recipes
 
              - Roger Thuma as construction assistant
 
              - Darryyll Jones of Vital Earth as
                  consultant
 
             
            
              - Status: 
 
              - Operational by Jun, 2000
 
              - Documentation to Jul, 2000 by Ron Darby
 
              - Project Plan
                  for synergy with hydroponics, current to Apr, 2001
 
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              - Funding: 
 
              - $400 for chipper to produce compost,
                  $995 for lumber and supplies, $175 travel expenses, $250 for
                  antique wringer/washer, and $622 for construction tools
 
             
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