Our Story

Worm Compost Company was founded by Hans van Warmerdam and Ben Peterson - two lifelong friends who grew up in the heart of California agriculture.

After attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where they both concentrated on Agriculture Business, they then focused on promoting their passion and knowledge for sustainable farm practices. By taking the waste of current farms and leveraging one of nature’s most profound digesters (worms) they’ve scaled production of premium vermicompost for the benefit of gardeners and home-plant enthusiasts alike.

They hope to provide the highest quality soil amendment to their community and tip the scale in favor of nature, eliminating the need for chemical or synthetic fertilizers and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.