NewSoil Vermiculture LLC

10/03/2023

We miss seeing you at the Durham Farmers Market on Saturdays. Thank you all for the inquiries and well wishes.

10/03/2023

We’ve increased the potency and quality of our Premium Worm Castings AND we want you to try them! Get 25% OFF on 5lb and 20lb bags of Premium Worm Castings NOW through October 31st. Visit our store at

The Vermicompost poster takes away the guessing, especially for those who want to learn more about vermicomposting and how to do it. It can be a bit overwhelming when getting started, but no need to worry because this awesome poster gets down to the basics of composting. Whether you're brand new or....

10/19/2022

UPDATE: NewSoil's founder, Garry Lipscomb, will be conducting the workshop!!!!
Space is limited. Sign up and more info at: [email protected]

Want to learn more about composting? Join us this Saturday October 22 at 10:30 a.m. for another speaker series event. This week, Corre Robins from NewSoil Vermiculture will dive into vermicompost bin building. The event is $40/person. Please email [email protected] to reserve your spot in advance as class size will be limited. See you there! http://ow.ly/iXfq50KzU0N

09/29/2022

How about a bucket-o-worms for Halloween?!

09/27/2022

Hey folks, the mockup for the new rack cards is ready! Here's the front (left side) and back (right side) view including the latest chemical analyses for all the techies out there. Show us your love!

08/31/2022

FYI, Today is the last day of the 15% OFF sale on NewSoil Premium Worm Castings and All Natural Compost! Visit us at https://newsoil.org

Home RECENT NEWS… Are your plants feeling the summer heat? Spruce them up with moisture-retaining Premium Worm Castings and All Natural Compost 15% OFF NOW through August 31st. See our online store for details! NewSoil is at the Durham Farmers Market every Saturday morning from 8am – 12pm. Stop ...

08/31/2022

08/12/2022

Can your soil do this?

08/04/2022

Fresh worm castings on their way to Deep Roots Market, Greensboro!!

08/04/2022

It was time to bring down the old lean-to storage area and the sweet gum growing into the worm shed...

07/31/2022

NewSoil was proud to support the Sustainability Department at Marshall University in establishing the first commercial composting facility in West Virginia located at Marshall University! Phenomenal work Amy! https://www.marshall.edu/wamnewsletter/2019/11/marshall-working-toward-first-commercial-compost-facility-in-west-virginia/

Marshall working toward first commercial compost facility in West Virginia November 6, 2019 Marshall University is taking greater steps to “go green” and make a positive impact on the Huntington community in the process. The Marshall Sustainability Department is developing the first commercial c...

07/15/2022

NewSoil is grateful to partner with the folks at Table NC (https://tablenc.org/) and Plant'd (www.plantdmaterials.com) on two exciting new projects! More to come!!

07/15/2022

Spent collards getting turned into the windrow. Another day on the farm.

07/15/2022

The pollinator border is alive!

07/13/2022

Enjoyed today's visit by Muriel Williman, President of the NC Composting Council. Thanks for taking time out to talk shop with us. Looking forward to this year's Compost Operations Training in September. SPOILER ALERT: NewSoil might be a guest presenter this year!!!

05/13/2022

05/03/2022

Interested in learning more about vermicomposting with worms? NewSoil will be at Deep Roots Natives https://www.facebook.com/deeprootsnativeplantsNC from 10:30-11:30am on Saturday, May 14th to geek out on all things vermicompost. Come join us!

Garden center specializing in the native flora of the Southeastern US🌿
HOURS: 9am-5pm Weds-Sun

03/25/2022

Stop by and see us at the Durham Farmers Market beginning Saturday, April 2nd.

03/25/2022

Big thank you to the folks at Good Soil Gardens www.goodsoilgardens.com/updates in Bahama, NC and Purple Honey Farms https://www.purplehoneyfarm.com/ in Ridgeway, VA for doing business with NewSoil. Looking forward to some amazing photos of your cut flowers this season.

Schedule Tours, Photo sessions etc., Events, Flower Bar, Take home Flower Bouquets, and Honey. All here at Purple Honey Farms!

03/14/2022

Delivered 20 cubic yards of All Natural Compost to a happy customer today. Big shout out to Hunter Excavating https://www.facebook.com/hunterk246/ for partnering with us on this one. More good things to come.

Company

03/08/2022

NewSoil Vermiculture LLC is seeking a part-time employee to assist with farm operations, filling customer orders, and assisting with operations at the Durham Farmers Market. NewSoil was founded in 2013 with the mission of utilizing vermicomposting to divert food waste from the landfill and fill the need for more sustainable soil management practices. Through this work, individuals will learn a great deal about sustainable practices like composting, vermicomposting, and developing partnerships with community organizations, vendors and farmers.

Description of Duties
Individuals should be prepared to work with garden tools, lift bins and/or packages up to 20 pounds, and work directly with compost and composting worms. Individuals should also have a valid driver's license and be comfortable driving a full-size pickup truck with trailer attachments to pick up supplies and make deliveries as needed. They should also have good communication skills and be willing to engage the public about NewSoil products while at the market.

Duties include:
● Operation of compost sifting machines and power tools as needed;
● Managing the compost windrow including adding feedstock, taking and documenting temperature readings, adding mulch and moisture as needed;
● Spreading compost and dry feedstock in worm bins;
● Filling compost and worm orders for customers;
● Helping set-up and break-down of equipment and facilities:
● Loading and unloading supplies as needed;
● Assisting with set-up and break-down at the Saturday morning farmers market in downtown Durham;
● Engaging customers and public intermittently to answer questions regarding NewSoil products and services;
● Safe operation of NewSoil vehicles and trailer equipment in picking up and delivering supplies/orders; and,
● Becoming familiar with procedures and protocols for safety when working with livestock and compost.


Requirements
● Display interest in learning about sustainable environmental practices
● Punctuality
● Valid driver’s license
● Dress appropriately for work involving soil, bending/standing and garden tools
● Conversational Spanish language skills are very helpful, but not required.
● Representatives from underserved communities and communities of color are strongly encouraged to apply
Worksite Location(s)/Schedule
NewSoil’s base facility is located on a working farm and land cooperative in north Durham. Normal hours of operation are between 9am and 5pm. We also participate in the Durham Farmers Market during spring and summer. Shifts may vary based on tasks, but typically involve 4-8 hour blocks Monday through Saturday, up to 20 hours per week.
Job Rewards
● Experience and satisfaction from performing work that benefits the environment and fosters community relationships;
● Mentorship with trained professionals in the field; and,
● Opportunities for self-directed work outdoors.

If you are interested in applying, you can email us at [Email hidden] with your current resume and contact information. For more information about our company please visit (http://newsoil.org) to learn more.

02/22/2022

NewSoil Premium Worm Castings are at Deep Roots Natives!

02/22/2022

Did you say you wanted 2 cubic yards of compost delivered?

02/22/2022

NewSoil worm castings in Georgia? What?😁

02/14/2022

Proud to say that we used our last polyethylene bag for packaging worms last week. All of our product packaging is officially 100% compostable. Let's do this!