Worm Power has been selected to receive $900,000 in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The grant, which is part of the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP), will provide Worm Power the funds needed to expedite expansion plans at the company's ten-acre vermicomposting fertilizer facility in Avon, N.Y., as well as optimize manufacturing processes to enhance production levels and global product availability.
The Worm Power team aims to increase production of its signature product, vermicompost, a soil additive that is produced by leveraging the digestive power of earthworms. The company's product intends to improve crop yield and plant performance.
"We're already an established global leader in this space, so we're ready to take on the next phase of Worm Power. There is no denying there is an incredibly high demand for all-natural, organic fertilizers and biostimulants," said Managing CEO, Patrick Burke.
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