Arizona Worm Farm

dig into farm news - join our e-newsletter The Arizona Worm Farm is a 10-acre urban farm on a mission to turn "garbage" into food. We don’t use magic wands. We use insects. Our goal of sustainability enlists the power of Red Wiggler Worms, Black Soldier Flies, and hot compost piles to turn Valley waste into natural gardening products, vegetable starts, and produce. We’re determined to use this circular process to combat climate change, divert waste from landfills, and use regenerative soil efforts to put carbon back in the ground where it belongs! Our favorite thing - other than worms - is educating fellow southwest gardeners. Our team of expert Arizona gardeners and vermicompost gurus will happily answer any questions and further educate curious eco-nerds on waste reduction techniques, carbon capture in soil, and regenerative agriculture. Waste:We get food and landscape waste from local partners Breed & Grow Insects:We feed that food and landscape waste to worms and larvae that turn it into high-protein feed and fertilizer Create Food:We feed the insects and their by-products to our hens and gardens to produce sustainable food and growing products Sell or donate food and products:Gardeners and farmers purchase our products, closing the loop in food production, and excess is donated to local food banks or returned to the soil through compost We imagined the Arizona Worm Farm in 2014 as a proof of concept for a zero-waste, fully self-sustaining farm for ten families fueled only by  sunshine, rainwater, and other people's "garbage." It's an ambitious goal, we know, but everyday we get closer to achieving it. We wanted to prove that we can live in harmony with the earth by creating an environment that provides us with food, shelter, and income while positively impacting our land and environment.  In 2017, we launched our concept with one worm breeding trailer. That investment has grown to include: High-density vegetable gardens capable of feeding at least 40 people year-round A food forest with fruits available every day of the year, in every season Animals, including chickens, goats, sheep, and cattle, sufficient to provide protein for 40 people Increasing the capacity of our insect breeding operations More robust rapid composting operations Solar and bio-diesel generators to power all operations without fossil fuel Water retention systems capable of sustaining all water needs from natural rain events Climate change mitigation examples of cooling our property and reducing our resource use Share in our vision. Stop by for aself-guided tourto see our operation in action and browse our offerings to learn more about what we have in store. We love to share our passion for worms, food waste reduction, and gardening with all! We are thankful to our local partners who assist us in our mission of turning garbage into food, diverting waste from landfills, and providing food to those in need. As we expand our operations we will be looking for like-minded businesses to partner with. Fill out the form below if you’re interested in reducing your waste and think we could be a good fit. 8430 S. 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041 | (602) 622-7663