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Worm farm near Tilden has a firm foundation

Kristen Sindelar
Jan 5, 2024
Jan 5, 2024

Broberg organics 1.JPEG — Worm castings provide beneficial microorganisms for the soil to boost plant health. Brent and Marykae Broberg of Tilden, Neb., began producing worm castings in 2014.
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It takes a lot of faith to be a farmer. It takes even more hope and trust to convert a fully functioning hog barn into a worm farm.

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Broberg organics 2.jpg — At their peak production, Broberg Organics had over half a million African night crawlers generating 18 tons of worm castings per month.
Submitted photo courtesy of Broberg Organics

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Broberg organics 3.jpg — The castings from African night crawlers have a consistency similar to coffee grounds.
Submitted photo courtesy of Broberg Organics

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Broberg organics 4.jpg — Broberg Organics sells worm castings by the ton for use in agriculture, landscaping, organic companies and home gardening.
Submitted photo courtesy of Broberg Organics

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.