Jumping worms, which are asiatic earthworms of the megascolecidae family, are being introduced to agricultural lands across New England. This session will cover the basics of earthworm anatomy, common earthworms found in the region, their roles in soils, and some field observations of their impacts on some agricultural systems in southern New England.
Speaker:
Justin Richardson, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Assistant Professor
This workshop recording comes from the 2022 Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) Summer Conference. Visit nofa.org to learn more and become a member of your local chapter.