Help turn food waste into living, thriving soil."

"Our bucket service is a simple, sustainable way to transform your food waste into living soil. You fill the bucket with kitchen scraps, and we take care of the rest—composting your waste into nutrient-rich Vermigold™. Together, we’re reducing landfill waste, enriching soil, and creating a closed-loop system that regenerates the earth." 🌱✨

The Power of VermiGold

Vermigold™ is the key to thriving plants and healthy soil. Made from all-natural ingredients like worm castings, biochar, and our proprietary Worm Exlier™—powered by ProLoaf™—it’s packed with nutrients and probiotics that transform soil into a vibrant, living ecosystem. With Vermigold™, you’re not just feeding your plants—you’re regenerating the earth.

WormCycle Worx - Why?

WormCycle Worx™, where yesterday’s waste becomes tomorrow’s bounty. Located in the heart of Cedar City, Utah, we are more than a composting company—we’re pioneers in the movement to regenerate our soils and nurture a sustainable future. Our mission is clear: to transform food waste into thriving ecosystems, where gardens flourish and life beneath our feet comes alive.

At WormCycle Worx™, the journey begins with a profound truth: what we cast off as waste is not waste at all—it is potential. With care, innovation, and nature as our guide, we collect food scraps from local homes, turning discarded remnants into the very cornerstone of living soil.

It all starts with our feathery partners—diligent chickens that play an essential role in the cycle of renewal. By pecking, scratching, and aerating the compost, they transform scraps into something greater while providing sustainable, nutrient-rich eggs and omega-3-packed meat. Their contributions, paired with the harmony of nature’s other gifts, create the foundation of our process.

We enrich this base with an intentional blend: cold manure from rabbits and goats, wood chips, bone meal, blood meal, leaves, biochar, and other carbon-rich materials. Together, this mix undergoes a natural heating process, eliminating harmful pathogens while preserving vital nutrients. This is not a hurried process—it’s nature’s work, and it cannot be rushed.

When the compost has cooled, the real artisans take the stage—our industrious Red Wigglers. These small but mighty earth movers bring the soil to life in our carefully managed worm farms. Through their tireless work, the compost is transformed further, enriched with their castings. These castings—nature’s most powerful soil probiotic—become the lifeblood of our living soil. The result? VermiGold™, our premium, nutrient-dense worm castings that offer unparalleled benefits for gardens, pastures, and orchards.

Our final products, crafted with patience and precision, are nothing short of transformative. From our flagship VermiGold™ worm castings to compost tea, a liquid elixir for soil, we provide tools that work hand-in-hand with nature. These elements support a low-till, sustainable method of gardening that nurtures plants while replenishing the earth.

At WormCycle Worx™, we don’t just compost; we cultivate a philosophy. Ours is a commitment to closing the loop in our food system, to taking what was once considered waste and giving it new life. By joining us, you become part of this story. Together, we are stewards of the Earth, regenerating soils, fostering sustainability, and reimagining what’s possible in the natural world.

So let’s grow together—because the garden we tend is not just the one in our backyard but the one we all share. Discover the transformative power of compost with WormCycle Worx™ and experience the gold standard in soil regeneration with VermiGold™. The earth is waiting—let’s answer the call. 🌱

What is Living Soil? 

Beneath our feet lies an extraordinary underground kingdom—a vibrant, interconnected web of life. Here, a bustling community of bacteria, fungi, earthworms, nematodes, and arthropods works together in an epic of ecological synergy. Each organism, no matter its size, plays a vital role in this living system, decomposing organic matter, cycling nutrients, and supporting the vibrant plant life that sustains us. This is living soil: a self-sustaining, dynamic environment rich in organic matter, alive with microbial activity, and structured to allow the vital flow of air and water—the breath and lifeblood of the earth itself.

Yet, like many great stories, this one faces a turning point, a challenge that reflects the larger dilemmas of our time. Over the decades, agricultural practices have prioritized yield and efficiency at the expense of soil health. The consequences are stark: the nutrient density of our food has declined, mirroring the depletion of the soil beneath it. What was once a thriving network of life has been disrupted, leaving our food and, by extension, our health impoverished.

At WormCycle Worx™, we recognize a profound truth: the health of our crops, the nutritional value of our food, and the resilience of our ecosystems are inextricably tied to the vitality of the soil. To heal this foundation is to heal ourselves and our planet.

The path forward is clear, illuminated by the principles of care, stewardship, and practices rooted in organic farming, regenerative agriculture, and permaculture. These principles guide us to:

By embracing these methods, we rebuild the soil’s capacity to sustain life and produce nutrient-dense foods that nourish not just our bodies, but the communities and ecosystems we are a part of.

This story of living soil is more than an ecological tale—it is a parable for our times, a reminder of our shared responsibility. It teaches us that care, patience, and a commitment to regenerative cycles can heal even what seems lost. In restoring the soil, we cultivate a future of abundance, resilience, and possibility.

At WormCycle Worx™, this is our mission. Through sustainable composting, community engagement, and innovations like VermiGold™, we are rewriting this story, one handful of living soil at a time. Because in caring for the earth, we care for ourselves, for future generations, and for the promise of a healthier, more sustainable world.

The soil is waiting—let’s restore it together. 🌱

Is Food waste a Problem?

In the grand tapestry of modern society, the tale of food waste stands as both a cautionary tale and an opportunity for redemption. It is a narrative woven with threads of abundance and neglect, one that reveals the striking paradox of our times: while fields flourish and harvests overflow, nearly one-third of the food produced globally is discarded. This represents not only a staggering economic challenge but also a profound environmental and social misstep.

From farm to fork, the journey of food tells a story of squandered resources—precious water, energy, and land—devoted to crops that ultimately find their way not to plates, but to landfills. This wasteful cycle casts a long shadow, as decomposing food emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas that silently fuels the climate crisis. Agriculture, the source of our sustenance, paradoxically becomes an unwitting agent of harm, contributing to biodiversity loss as the fruits of its labor are left unused and uneaten.

The economic implications of food waste are equally sobering. Billions of dollars are lost each year in inefficiencies embedded throughout the food supply chain, from the overproduction of crops to the inefficiency of retail and consumer practices. This waste not only undermines the sustainability of food systems but also represents missed opportunities to feed those in need.

And herein lies the social tragedy of food waste: In a world where hunger and food insecurity grip millions, the disparity between abundance and want could not be starker. The image of overflowing grocery stores and discarded leftovers contrasts painfully with the struggles of communities yearning for nourishment. Redirecting surplus food to feed the hungry is not just a moral imperative but a tangible solution to reduce waste and bridge the gap between plenty and need.

Yet, there is hope in this story. Addressing food waste calls for a multidimensional approach—a tapestry of solutions that touches every part of the system. By enhancing supply chain efficiencies, fostering consumer awareness, and implementing thoughtful policies, we can minimize waste and create pathways toward sustainability. At the same time, valorizing food waste—through composting, soil regeneration, and energy conversion—allows us to transform what was once seen as refuse into a resource that nurtures the earth anew.

This is where WormCycle Worx™ takes root. By transforming discarded food scraps into nutrient-rich compost and VermiGold™ worm castings, we join the movement to close the loop in the food system, turning waste into vitality. Through composting, we capture the energy and nutrients locked within food waste and return them to the soil, regenerating life where it is most needed.

In reflecting on food waste, we are invited to rethink our relationship with food—not as an infinite commodity but as a gift from the earth that deserves respect and stewardship. Each scrap holds potential; each effort to reduce waste, no matter how small, contributes to a larger narrative of sustainability and care.

Through collective action, education, and the embrace of sustainable practices, we can rewrite the tale of food waste. Together, we can shift from wastefulness to renewal, from excess to equity, and from neglect to stewardship. It is a story we all share, and it is one worth telling—a story where every bite matters, every scrap is valued, and every action paves the way to a more sustainable, just, and abundant world. 🌱

what is Soil Food Web?

The Soil Food Web: Nature's Underground Orchestra

The Soil Food Web is an intricate network of interdependent organisms working together to sustain the health and vitality of the soil. This system includes bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, arthropods, and larger organisms like earthworms, each with a unique role in decomposing organic matter and cycling nutrients. Their collaborative efforts create a foundation for fertile soils, resilient ecosystems, and thriving plants.

However, the health of this underground community is under threat, and its decline directly impacts the food we eat. The nutrient density of our food—the essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients critical to human health—has diminished over the years. Modern agricultural practices that prioritize high yields over soil health have contributed to this trend, disrupting the soil food web and depleting soil biodiversity. Without this vital network, soil fertility declines, making it difficult to grow nutrient-rich crops.

Revitalizing the Soil Food Web

The path to restoring nutrient-dense food begins beneath our feet, by nurturing the soil food web. Regenerative agricultural practices can help restore balance and biodiversity to soil ecosystems. These strategies include:

The Benefits of Enhancing the Soil Food Web

A thriving soil food web brings immense benefits to agriculture and human health:

A Call to Action

The health of our soil is inseparable from the health of our food and, ultimately, our global population. By restoring the soil food web, we are investing in a sustainable food system that nourishes both people and the planet. At WormCycle Worx™, our commitment to crafting living soil and sustainable compost solutions aligns with these principles. Through our practices and products, such as VermiGold™ worm castings, we support the regeneration of soil ecosystems and promote the growth of nutrient-dense crops.

Let’s work together to rebuild the foundation of life—healthy soil. By understanding and enhancing the soil food web, we can sow the seeds of a more sustainable, resilient, and nourishing future. Healthy soil, healthy food, healthy people. 🌱