Finding meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities has been a real challenge in Kitsap County. To remedy this situation Peninsula Services is promoting an unique, non-governmental employment model called Kitsap E-Z Earth. This innovative business enterprise centered around manufacture and distribution of vermicompost and other environmental sensitive products.
Kitsap E-Z Earth
Kitsap E-Z Earth products are 100% natural vermicompost which is packaged in 1.5 and 10 pound bags for sale at retail outlets. Bulk quantities are available for sale directly from the Kitsap E-Z Earth greenhouse.
The product line includes red worms (in limited quantities), vermicompost
(worm castings), worm bins and other supplies. Vermicompost is also a main
ingredient in brewing 'worm tea', a natural substitute for pesticides and
environmentally harsh fertilizers. This new technology offers great promise
for home and commercial applications and increased revenue and employment
opportunties.
KItsap E-Z Earth bins are located at 16953 Clear Creek Road, Poulsbo, Washinton 98370 and Country Nursery & Garden at 2075 Seabeck Hwy NW, Bremerton.
Peninsula Services
Peninsula Services is a not for profit agency organized in 1971 by parents and concerned citizens for serving people with disabilities. We have a successful history of providing job training, employment assistance and support.
For additional information, visit our page on Peninsula Services.
Business Model
Vermiculture — raising worms for compost and profit, is a relatively inexpensive business to capitalize and a safe entrepreneurial and employment venture for non-profit organizations serving people with a wide range of disabilities.
Technical and start-up services are available including: feasibility studies, equipment and site selection, marketing and planning strategies, and use of the trademarked E-Z Earth brand and Web site. Consultants are available to conduct onsite analysis to see how a worm composting operation could work in your business, operated by you or sub-contracted to our workers.
For more information about this innovative entrepreneurial business model, please contact us.
